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Time and again Zyflamend is the No. 1-selling botanical supplement formulation on the market. As its name suggests—and as a general theme here—it targets the inflammation response. It includes turmeric and ginger, as well as a few interesting Chinese herbs—10 botanical ingredients in all. And all of the herbs are full-spectrum, not isolated compounds. Bonus: It’s Non-GMO Project verified. SRP: $39.95, 60 softgels Learn more about New Chapter Zyflamend
This is the classic joint-health formulation, containing the requisite 1,500 mg glucosamine, 1,200 mg chondroitin and 300 mg MSM. Glucosamine and chondroitin comprise the pillows between the bones that make up the cushioning joints that make for easy movements. It may be the sulfur, the “S” in MSM, that is to account for MSM’s efficacy. Sulfur is incorporated into joint tissue. In studies, not only does MSM help with joint stiffness, but also with pain scores. SRP: $45.95, 240 capsules Learn more about Jarrow Glucosamine + Chondroitin + MSM
The Gaia Turmeric Supreme line includes six SKUs for everything from allergies to heart health. They all feature anti-inflammatory juggernaut botanical turmeric along with black pepper to aid absorption, and then include other ingredients that target specific structures or functions. With the pain formula, curcumin and black pepper are supplemented with feverfew (used traditionally to target fever, as its name suggests, as well as headaches and minor aches), devil’s claw (anti-inflammatory) and ginger (nausea). Fully botanical-based and traceable to source. SRP: $29.99, 60 vegetarian capsules Learn more about Gaia Herbs Turmeric Supreme: Pain
Like all quality joint-health supplements, this product starts off with the requisite 1,500 mg glucosamine and 1,200 mg chondroitin. It then adds 900 mg MSM. Right there you have efficacious doses of the big three joint-health ingredients. But then it goes one further by adding 2 grams of BioCell Collagen. In one placebo-controlled human clinical trial on 89 subjects who were experiencing pain caused by joint discomfort, 80 of the supplementing group (2 grams a day) experienced subjective joint pain relief after 45 days, compared to just one from the placebo group. Of note, the suggested serving size of two tablets gets you only halfway there on the dosage front of all these nutrients, so you need to double up and take four tablets to get the amount shown to be effective in clinical trials. SRP: $61.50, 120 tablets Learn more about Source Naturals Hyaluronic Joint Complex
This product has won more than a dozen media awards since it was launched five years ago. It contains four ingredients in a proprietary blend. Phenylalaline is an amino acid that makes chemical messengers and is a reputed analgesic, like aspirin. Boswellia is a fast-acting anti-inflammatory. The curcumin extract BCM-95 was shown in a study to be about nine times more bioavailable than commodity curcumin. One study showed nattokinase cuts levels of fibrinogen, another inflammation-producing agent, by 9 percent. All told, a fine formulation to target inflammation and its attendant pain. SRP: $38.95, 60 capsules Learn more about Terry Naturally Curamin
This product has won more than a dozen media awards since it was launched five years ago. It contains four ingredients in a proprietary blend. Phenylalaline is an amino acid that makes chemical messengers and is a reputed analgesic, like aspirin. Boswellia is a fast-acting anti-inflammatory. The curcumin extract BCM-95 was shown in a study to be about nine times more bioavailable than commodity curcumin. One study showed nattokinase cuts levels of fibrinogen, another inflammation-producing agent, by 9 percent. All told, a fine formulation to target inflammation and its attendant pain. SRP: $38.95, 60 capsules Learn more about Terry Naturally Curamin
In 2013 alone there were more than 1,000 published studies on curcumin’s health benefits. The primary target is generalized inflammation—meaning everything from joint health and pain management to healthier blood-sugar management and cardiovascular benefits.
There are 24 ongoing studies on the effects of turmeric and curcumin. Today, Americans spend $2 billion on over-the-counter pain relievers, according to Consumer Reports, indicating the need for instant relief. But addressing the root cause of inflammation is critical to maintaining a healthy inflammation response, which makes turmeric and curcumin excellent natural alternatives.
Curcumin and turmeric are not the only natural ingredients that address pain and inflammation, but they are certainly trending today from both a science and a market perspective. Other ideas include avoiding saturated fats and sugar, sleeping and exercising more, and choosing plant-based proteins over red meat. Here are some of the supplements that also caught our eye.
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