Joint nutritionists are such a perennially hot topic. There are hundreds of different types, from single ingredients to preparations combining dozens of substances that often have no proven efficacy. Choosing the right one can be a bit difficult, even though it may not seem so at first glance. But when Prom-IN launched its new Joint Care Drink, I knew I had my favourite.
How do I rate the ingredients? Did I like the taste of this joint food better than the popular Joint Max from Czech Virus? Is it worth a try? Find out that and much more in today's review.
Content of the review
For completeness, it remains to add that this joint nutrition takes the first place in our list of of the best joint supplements, where we compare the best supplements in this category. So if you are interested in a comparison with the competition rather than the review itself, be sure to visit our comparison.
Only quality proven ingredients
When you look at Joint Care Drink, you probably won't see any difference at first glance compared to other competing joint nutrition products. You'll find collagen, glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM and other commonly used ingredients. What sets this joint nutrition apart is the quality of the ingredients. In particular, the two specific collagens that play the most significant role in the composition:
- 5000mg of hydrolysed Fortigel collagen, which actively helps regenerate articular cartilage. It is a protected brand, which guarantees high quality and purity.
- 5000mg of Tendoforte hydrolyzed collagen, a type of collagen that mainly targets woundstendons and ligaments, which take an extreme beating in hard-training athletes. It speeds up recovery after a nagging injury, helps to successfully prevents tendon wear and tear and keeps tendons and ligaments flexible.
- 1200mg of glucosamine sulphate for better joint mobility
- 600mg MSM, which prevents free radical damage to cartilage and is a source of sulphur
- 600mg of chondroitin sulphate, which helps build and repair connective tissues
- 300mg of boswellia serrata extract, which contains anti-inflammatory substances that help with acute joint pain.
- 200mg of hyaluronic acid, which helps to properly lubricate stressed joints as it is part of the synovial fluid
- 10mg of capsaicin, which has a role in reducing joint and muscle pain
- 100mg of vitamin C, which contributes to collagen formation
Personally, I think the lower MSM content compared to competing formulations is also worth noting. MSM is a source of sulphur, which can cause health problems in larger quantitiesand, last but not least, it can impair the absorption of collagen, which is, of course, undesirable. So if I were to evaluate the ingredients, I think the manufacturer has thought of everything and has created an almost perfect product.
Taste-wise, it's unbeatable.
One of the things I really appreciate about Joint Care Drink is the availability in two flavors. I recommend choosing the grapefruit flavor if you want to take joint nutrition on its own, separate from all other supplements. The unflavored version comes in handy if you want to dose joint nutrition with another supplement - for example, it will completely disappear in the taste of a protein drink after a workout.
- The grapefruit flavour tastes absolutely fantastic. For my taste it is maybe a bit sweeter, so I have to use moreI have to use more water, but it is unbeatable in terms of taste. In one of our previous reviews we tested Joint Max from Czech Virus, and although we were very impressed with their Tropical flavour, the grapefruit variant of Joint Care Drink far surpasses it in terms of taste.
- The unflavored variant is no miracle, but it's definitely survivable. From my point of view, it is much better than, for example, Alavis, about the taste of which many people complain. But I definitely don't recommend the unflavoured Joint Care Drink for drinking on its own. However, it's great with BCAAs, protein, or any other flavoured supplement, so you don't necessarily need to take another dose of artificial sweeteners.
A price that puts many athletes off
As is often the case with quality supplements, you have to be willing to pay extra for them. In the case of Joint Care Drink, one dose will set you back , but it is important to note thatthat for preventive use, a half-dose, i.e. for , is sufficient.
Although this price is undoubtedly quite high, it is important to remember that in this case it reflects the price of the raw materials. It is possible to find "similar" joint nutrition products that will be much cheaper, but unfortunately there will be a significant difference in the functionality of the raw materials. For example, collagen peptides have a completely different effect on type II collagen synthesis in cartilage cells than native collagen. This is why joint nutrition is a supplement that is definitely not worth saving on.
The positive effect that everyone will notice
I could write tales about how my arthritis disappeared after the first dose. degree, but I'd rather admit straightforwardly that I have never had any serious problems with my joints. However, from time to time it happened that due to hard training, problems with the limbsand tendons, but they disappeared completely while taking Joint Care Drink.
It should be added that I used only half a dose, thanks to which my joint nutrition lasted much longer. And that is exactly how joint nutrition should work in my opinion. It is a great supplement in terms of prevention, an effective helper for minor musculoskeletal problems, but in nonot a universal cure for all types of arthritis, severe stages of osteoporosis and other joint disorders.
Final assessment
After taking the entire package of this joint nutrition , I can in good conscience describe it as the best joint supplement. Although you have to swallow the slightly higher price, it is still definitely worth it. If you are active in sports and your musculoskeletal system is taking a beating, I definitely recommend preventive use. Quality joint nutrition is undoubtedly a much more important supplement than, for example, branched-chain amino acids, CLA or HMB.
With Joint Care Drink, I also appreciate the availability in flavored and unflavored versions, as everyone can choose the one that suits them better. For some it is unnecessary to take additional sweeteners, some people like the good taste of supplements. In all cases, however, I highly recommend Joint Care Drink.
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