Now Foods, Cal-Mag Review

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(More customer reviews)In updating my experience with this Calcium/Magnesium Citrate powder, one must note that if you do have any form of inflamatory bowel disease, a little too much of this stuff [amount varies for the individual] will give you a very loose stool. While it is still best absorbed by people with Ulcerative Colitis and Crohns compared to other products, small doses are indicated, or else you will be staying very near the restroom. That having been said this is the best calcium/magnesium product and you get a half pound for just $6.00. On the other hand, people with chronic constipation get nothing but good from this product as it makes them very regular very fast.If you need Calcium and Magnesium Citrate powder, this "NOW" product is an excellent and reasonably priced choice. In addition to the obvious, it contains a reasonable dose of Vitamin D [100 IU per Tsp.] as well as Calcium and Magnesium in equal quantities, which is important for treating certain conditions and for general health. It even tastes O.K., like mild lemon juice [citrate]. We mix 1 teaspoon into citrus juice with powdered Brewer's Yeast and Astragalus twice per day.
Of course if you really don't like the taste of this in any beverage or food, you can easily make your own capsules. Size "00", or "000" being the ideal as a therapeutic dose can be had with 1 or 2 capsules. One might ask, then why not just buy pills in the first place. The answer is simply this; why have the 3 needed nutrients adulterated with heat and fillers and in the process made less active and more difficult to assimilate?
This "NOW" Product is one of the few that offers both minerals in Citrate form. Many brands that offer Calcium Citrate sneak in Magnesium Oxide which in therapeutic doses can cause Diarrhea and is less readily absorbed by the digestive system, especially in older people or anyone with Crohn's or Ulcerative Colitis.
While we are still pleased with this product I no longer plan to continue using it having Crohns, though my wife is taking it and having excellent results [she's normal - I'm not]. I have found no acceptable alternative for myself but plan to make a hard target search in the literature.

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Wellesse Joint Movement Glucosamine with Chondroitin + MSM, Natural Berry Flavor, 16-Ounce (480 ml) (Pack of 2) Review

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(More customer reviews)Immediately after I complete a run of at least 8 miles, my knees ache. Never when I'm running, just after. To combat this, I've tried a few Glucosamine & Chondroitin & MSM products. I can tell a definite improvement (no pain in my knees after a long run) within about two weeks. So, at least for me, the key components in this product are helpful.
I tried to get these components via chews, but was chewing so many of these calorie-laden chews that my jaw started to hurt. You may laugh -- but really, it was anywhere from 3 to 6 very tough "chews" (and I use that term loosely; they were like stale Tootsie Rolls). There had to be a better way.
I tried to get these components via a few powder brands (adding a scoop to my post-workout shake), but my stomach would get upset a few hours later -- serious cramping and bloating.
Then I tried Wellesse. First off, the taste is great when mixed into my chocolate shake. The recommended dose doesn't add a significant number of sugar calories. The cost per dose is reasonable. And most importantly, I get that same benefit of Glucosamine & Chondroitin & MSM (after two weeks of consistent use, no joint pain after a long run) without any of the drawbacks I experienced with the other products.
One lesson learned: sometimes Wellesse will have a few particles when I pour it into my drink (which messes up a smooth shake). Shaking my recovery drink after adding the Wellesse wasn't fixing the problem... but if you shake the Wellesse bottle first, problem averted. Guess the Wellesse wants its own vigorous shake to break up its small clumps. That's an extra shake worth doing, in my opinion.

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Wellesse Joint Movement Glucosamine is a fast-absorbing, great-tasting liquid supplement that helps maintain joint health and flexibility. It contains the highest concentrations of glucosamine and chondroitin, both clinically shown to support joint health and flexibility. With its fruity, natural berry flavor, this sugar free liquid formula is easy and pleasant to take using the included dosage cup and saves you from the discomfort of swallowing big pills. Wellesse Joint Movement Glucosamine Liquid is a great choice for physically active people who want to feel their best when doing the activities they love.*
Maintains Joint Health and MobilityInside every bottle of Wellesse Joint Movement Glucosamine is a fast-absorbing, great-tasting liquid formula that helps maintain joint health and flexibility. Just two tablespoons, once a day, keeps joints lubricated for improved mobility to support your active lifestyle.*
Start to Feel It in Seven DaysThis formula provides extra-strength glucosamine and scientifically supported levels of chondroitin plus MSM to maintain the healthy movement of your joints. With Wellesse Joint Movement Glucosamine, you can experience an improvement in joint comfort in as little as seven days, so you can quickly get back to the activities you love. Independent scientific studies of Glucosamine indicate that with continued daily use, benefits will improve over time.*
Extra Strength Glucosamine and ChrondroitinEach recommended two-tablespoon dosage provides 2000 milligrams of glucosamine at extra-strength levels to protect and rebuild cartilage tissue and help keep your joints flexible and your body active. It also contains 1200 milligrams of chrondroitin, a naturally occurring compound in connective tissue that helps cushion and lubricate cartilage for ease of joint movement. Finally, five hundred milligrams of MSM, an organic form of sulfur, provides vital nourishment and helps maintain healthy connective tissue in the joints for flexibility and elasticity.*
Fast-Absorbing FormulaResearch has shown that nutrients from liquid sources can be more easily absorbed than from pills or tablets. This formula is also sugar free and has a natural berry flavor that's great on its own or added to water or juice.
AllergensContains shellfish (crab and shrimp).
What's in the BoxTwo 16-ounce bottles of Wellesse Joint Movement Glucosamine with Chondroitin + MSM Liquid, Natural Berry Flavor, Sugar Free (16 servings per bottle).

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Joint Juice Glucosamine and Chondroitin Supplement Drink Cranberry Pomegranate 8-Ounce 30-Count Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been running and racing for over three decades. I've logged as high as 50 miles per week and my total mileage would be more than enough to run around the circumference of the world. I've completed 11 marathons with a best time of 3 hours, 27 minutes. The running was fun and provided excellent competition and fitness. My non-running friends used to warn me that my excessive running time was going to ruin my joints, especially the knees. Well I'm now almost 75 and my knees have held up fine but in recent years I've had some trouble with painful ankles. Even extensive walking seems to bother them at times. One of my friends suggested "Joint Juice." OK, it was worth a try. I picked up a case and drank a can every day for at least six months. I drank it every morning and used it as a fruit juice.
Did the "Joint Juice" help my problem? Quite frankly, I couldn't really tell. It was inconclusive. This is one of those "health food" things where the testimonials are glowing but the scientific data are inconclusive. My joints seemed better, but were still not fully back to pain free. I've gone on hikes of up to five miles with little problem, however. Was the improvement due to the use of "Joint Juice?" Perhaps. I mentioned the problem to another friend that said it might indeed help, but in his opinion I should be taking Glucosamine plus Chondroitin and that "Joint Juice" had Glucosamine only. At that point, I started taking a glucosamine/chondrioitin tablet. My impression was that it helped more than the "Joint Juice." Well, about a week ago I was shopping at my local warehouse store and there was a palate of new improved "Joint Juice" with cases of thirty plastic bottles. Of course, I had to try it.
I like the new formula and I like the fact that it comes in small bottles. I can use it as a fruit juice with my morning meal and I much prefer it to the pill form. Some people have complained about the taste, but it doesn't bother me at all. After all, I'm trying to use it as a medication, not as a soda pop. I think that drinking it ice cold is best and it goes down well as a morning drink. I plan to stick with it for at least three or four cases. I'm convinced that the glucosamine/condroitin combination has helped my ankles and this is the easiest and most convenient way of taking it.
Gary Peterson

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