The Power of Joint MAX
The power of Joint MAX is in the Ingredients. Joint MAX products combine Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) and other antioxidants to give the best joint support to your dog, cat or horse.
Glucosamine and Chondroitin work together to support joint health by supporting the structural integrity of joints and connective tissues. Glucosamine is an easily absorbed natural substance that may stimulate the production of proteoglycans, which help maintain the health and resiliency of joints and connective tissues. Glucosamine also helps to maintain synovial fluid that lubricates the joints and helps sustain joint mobility. Chondroitin provides the building blocks for cartilage, which cushions joints.
Glucosamine and Chondroitin work together to support joint health by supporting the structural integrity of joints and connective tissues. Glucosamine is an easily absorbed natural substance that may stimulate the production of proteoglycans, which help maintain the health and resiliency of joints and connective tissues. Glucosamine also helps to maintain synovial fluid that lubricates the joints and helps sustain joint mobility. Chondroitin provides the building blocks for cartilage, which cushions joints.
Glucosamine
Glucosamine sulfate is a naturally occurring chemical found in the human body. It is in the fluid that is around joints. Glucosamine is also found in other places in nature. For example, the glucosamine sulfate that is put into dietary supplements is often harvested from the shells of shellfish. It constructs part of a large molecule called chitin, which makes up the shells of crustaceans (crabs, lobsters, etc.) and insects. As such the dietary form is commonly produced through breaking down these exoskeletons.
Glucosamine is an amino sugar (aminosaccharide) which is acted upon by enzymes to create chains of different molecules which form proteins and lipids (fats). One of the key proteins that are formed from glucosamine is aggrecan, which makes up a key component of cartilage (the extracellular matrix) and provides support to withstand cartilage compression.
When in sufficient concentration in the extracellular matrix (ECM), part of the aggrecan protein molecule called the glycosaminoglycan (GAG) chain modifies pressure within cartilage by causing movement of fluid into the tissue. This change in pressure works to counter compressive loads.
Normally, through years of movement and loads in our joints, we can cause a disruption in cartilage tissue which is sub clinical and innocuous. This means we change the tissue slightly but have no symptoms.
Needless to say then, if the greater amount of glucosamine available, then the greater the amount of aggrecan, and therefore, the greater the amount of support against tissue compression.
Chondroitin
Chondroitin is a major component of cartilage that helps it retain water. It is made by the body naturally. Chondroitin is a major constituent of the connective tissue in your body known as cartilage, which helps cushion your joints and prevent your bones from rubbing against each other. Chondroitin absorbs water and other fluids, which helps keep your cartilage hydrated and healthy.
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)
MSM is an abbreviation of methylsulfonylmethane, an organic form of sulfur. Deficiencies in biological sulfur can result in the less optimal functioning of each cell, tissue and organ in the body. Inorganic sulfur is poorly assimilated. Organic, biologically active sulfur is therefore extremely important for the health of every living organism. MSM is the natural source of biological sulfur to which we are adapted through our evolution. Flexible tissues like connective tissue and cartilage contain proteins with flexible sulfur bonds. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body, and a major component of all connective tissue. In cartilage, the sulfur containing proteoglycans glucosamine and chondroitin form with collagen, a fibrous protein substance that give cartilage its structure and flexibility.
Glucosamine sulfate is a naturally occurring chemical found in the human body. It is in the fluid that is around joints. Glucosamine is also found in other places in nature. For example, the glucosamine sulfate that is put into dietary supplements is often harvested from the shells of shellfish. It constructs part of a large molecule called chitin, which makes up the shells of crustaceans (crabs, lobsters, etc.) and insects. As such the dietary form is commonly produced through breaking down these exoskeletons.
Glucosamine is an amino sugar (aminosaccharide) which is acted upon by enzymes to create chains of different molecules which form proteins and lipids (fats). One of the key proteins that are formed from glucosamine is aggrecan, which makes up a key component of cartilage (the extracellular matrix) and provides support to withstand cartilage compression.
When in sufficient concentration in the extracellular matrix (ECM), part of the aggrecan protein molecule called the glycosaminoglycan (GAG) chain modifies pressure within cartilage by causing movement of fluid into the tissue. This change in pressure works to counter compressive loads.
Normally, through years of movement and loads in our joints, we can cause a disruption in cartilage tissue which is sub clinical and innocuous. This means we change the tissue slightly but have no symptoms.
Needless to say then, if the greater amount of glucosamine available, then the greater the amount of aggrecan, and therefore, the greater the amount of support against tissue compression.
Chondroitin
Chondroitin is a major component of cartilage that helps it retain water. It is made by the body naturally. Chondroitin is a major constituent of the connective tissue in your body known as cartilage, which helps cushion your joints and prevent your bones from rubbing against each other. Chondroitin absorbs water and other fluids, which helps keep your cartilage hydrated and healthy.
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)
MSM is an abbreviation of methylsulfonylmethane, an organic form of sulfur. Deficiencies in biological sulfur can result in the less optimal functioning of each cell, tissue and organ in the body. Inorganic sulfur is poorly assimilated. Organic, biologically active sulfur is therefore extremely important for the health of every living organism. MSM is the natural source of biological sulfur to which we are adapted through our evolution. Flexible tissues like connective tissue and cartilage contain proteins with flexible sulfur bonds. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body, and a major component of all connective tissue. In cartilage, the sulfur containing proteoglycans glucosamine and chondroitin form with collagen, a fibrous protein substance that give cartilage its structure and flexibility.
Joint MAX cares about Quality
Joint MAX products have met all of the stringent quality and safety standards set by the NASC. The NASC (National Animal Supplement Council) is a non-profit self regulatory group that set specific guidelines to which manufactures must strictly adhere.
This seal is meant to minimize risk by providing an easy way of communicating to consumers that a product and its manufacturer meet particular standards of quality, customer safety and service.
Those products that have the seal for NASC Quality and Safety standards have been strictly audited and were determined as meeting the following criteria:
This seal is meant to minimize risk by providing an easy way of communicating to consumers that a product and its manufacturer meet particular standards of quality, customer safety and service.
Those products that have the seal for NASC Quality and Safety standards have been strictly audited and were determined as meeting the following criteria:
- Consistent manufacturing quality control
- A system for evaluating complaints and adverse events
- Clear and accurate labels compliant with codes and restrictions for all forms of labeling
What to Look for in an Animal Joint Supplement
There are several different forms that your pet’s joint supplement can be in the form of: liquid, tablets, soft chews, or ground up into a powder. All forms offer the same benefits so it is up to your personal preference and which one you think your pet would take easiest as to which form you want to use. The following points need to be a part of the pet joint supplement that you choose.
What are the Concentrations in the Product? – You want to look at the guaranteed concentrations of ingredients in the joint supplements that you are considering. You can even compare the concentrations in one to the concentrations in another to see which has more of the active ingredients you are seeking. You want to go with the product that will provide your dog with the highest level of joint protection and therapy. Joint MAX for dogs offers three levels of support: Regular Strength, Double Strength, and Triple Strength. Double and triple strength mean double and triple the active ingredients so you know that you are getting a potent supplement to meet your dog's needs.
What are the Anti-Inflammatory Agents? – Anti-inflammatory ingredients are a major part of successful joint care. You want to ensure that the dog joint supplements you are considering have these anti-inflammatory agents in them. MSM is one such anti-inflammatory. This ingredient is safe for the dogs and very effective. Another anti-inflammatory is Bromelain. The concentrations of this ingredient are typically less than MSM but it is still an important part of joint therapy.
The Benefits of Antioxidants – Antioxidants are always good but when it comes to being an ingredient in dog joint supplements it is a very significant player in the overall health of your dog as well as the health of their joints. Vitamin C is one of the biggest antioxidants and plays a major role in the repair and construction of cartilage in the dog’s body. Look for the products that have the highest levels of antioxidants in their ingredient list. Other common antioxidants will include Grape Seed Extract and Vitamin E as well.
How Pure are the Ingredients? – There are some dog joint supplements on the market that use lower quality ingredients to save money on the manufacturing of the product. This means lower quality benefits for your dog as well. You want the purity of the Glucosamine HCI to be at least 99% pure and Glucosamine Sulfate should be 97% pure for the best results for your pet.
Meat Flavored Supplements are Best – Since dogs are naturally carnivorous, it is best to find the joint supplements that are meat flavored as opposed to citrus, apple or grape flavored. Dogs are not generally fruit eaters, so even though humans may like those flavorings, dogs will prefer the meat flavored kind hands down. Joint MAX supplements are beef and chicken flavor.
What is the Guarantee and How Good is it? – Always look for the dog joint supplements that have a good guarantee offered. This shows that the company stands behind their supplement. They hold themselves to a higher standard because of that guarantee and that reassurance is passed on to the consumer. Companies that offer guarantees are also more often than not, more customer-focused since they want to make each customer feel like they have purchased a great product that has a great guarantee along with it. Joint MAX carries a 100% product guarantee. You may return the product for a full refund if you are not satisfied for any reason.
Ideally you want to look for products that have the following qualities:
1. Quality ingredients that are all natural?
2. Doesn’t contain any known allergens (Check out Joint MAX Hypo-Allergenic)
3. Doesn’t have any known side effects
4. Provides positive results in less time (Joint MAX usually gets results in 3 weeks while your pet is on the loading dose, but each animal's body is different and results may take longer in some animals.)
5. Doesn’t have any contraindications with other meds (Joint MAX can be used with prescription drugs)
6. Reviews from actual users that attest to the effectiveness of the product (Read Joint MAX Reviews and Testimonials)
What are the Concentrations in the Product? – You want to look at the guaranteed concentrations of ingredients in the joint supplements that you are considering. You can even compare the concentrations in one to the concentrations in another to see which has more of the active ingredients you are seeking. You want to go with the product that will provide your dog with the highest level of joint protection and therapy. Joint MAX for dogs offers three levels of support: Regular Strength, Double Strength, and Triple Strength. Double and triple strength mean double and triple the active ingredients so you know that you are getting a potent supplement to meet your dog's needs.
What are the Anti-Inflammatory Agents? – Anti-inflammatory ingredients are a major part of successful joint care. You want to ensure that the dog joint supplements you are considering have these anti-inflammatory agents in them. MSM is one such anti-inflammatory. This ingredient is safe for the dogs and very effective. Another anti-inflammatory is Bromelain. The concentrations of this ingredient are typically less than MSM but it is still an important part of joint therapy.
The Benefits of Antioxidants – Antioxidants are always good but when it comes to being an ingredient in dog joint supplements it is a very significant player in the overall health of your dog as well as the health of their joints. Vitamin C is one of the biggest antioxidants and plays a major role in the repair and construction of cartilage in the dog’s body. Look for the products that have the highest levels of antioxidants in their ingredient list. Other common antioxidants will include Grape Seed Extract and Vitamin E as well.
How Pure are the Ingredients? – There are some dog joint supplements on the market that use lower quality ingredients to save money on the manufacturing of the product. This means lower quality benefits for your dog as well. You want the purity of the Glucosamine HCI to be at least 99% pure and Glucosamine Sulfate should be 97% pure for the best results for your pet.
Meat Flavored Supplements are Best – Since dogs are naturally carnivorous, it is best to find the joint supplements that are meat flavored as opposed to citrus, apple or grape flavored. Dogs are not generally fruit eaters, so even though humans may like those flavorings, dogs will prefer the meat flavored kind hands down. Joint MAX supplements are beef and chicken flavor.
What is the Guarantee and How Good is it? – Always look for the dog joint supplements that have a good guarantee offered. This shows that the company stands behind their supplement. They hold themselves to a higher standard because of that guarantee and that reassurance is passed on to the consumer. Companies that offer guarantees are also more often than not, more customer-focused since they want to make each customer feel like they have purchased a great product that has a great guarantee along with it. Joint MAX carries a 100% product guarantee. You may return the product for a full refund if you are not satisfied for any reason.
Ideally you want to look for products that have the following qualities:
1. Quality ingredients that are all natural?
2. Doesn’t contain any known allergens (Check out Joint MAX Hypo-Allergenic)
3. Doesn’t have any known side effects
4. Provides positive results in less time (Joint MAX usually gets results in 3 weeks while your pet is on the loading dose, but each animal's body is different and results may take longer in some animals.)
5. Doesn’t have any contraindications with other meds (Joint MAX can be used with prescription drugs)
6. Reviews from actual users that attest to the effectiveness of the product (Read Joint MAX Reviews and Testimonials)