Joint Support Nutrients combines the preeminent joint support ingredient, glucosamine, with other nutrients and botanicals that also support joint health.* Glucosamine demonstrates significant joint support, as evidenced by numerous clinical studies.* Methyl sulfonyl methane (MSM) also helps support joint integrity and mobility.* Bromelain promotes healing after trauma.*Thorne's Meriva ingredient – curcumin bound to phospholipids – and boswellia both exert an antioxidant effect and help maintain a healthy cytokine balance (for a normal inflammatory response) in the joints and muscles.* AR-Encap combine all of these ingredients in a single comprehensive joint support supplement.*Joint Support Nutrients is a comprehensive joint support formula that goes beyond simple glucosamine supplementation.* This formula supplies 1,500 mg of glucosamine sulfate (suggested use – four capsules twice daily), the amount used in the majority of studies – in combination with other joint-supporting nutrients and botanicals.*Glucosamine provides significant joint support, as evidenced by numerous clinical studies.* Methyl sulfonyl methane (MSM) – also known as dimethyl sulfone and methyl sulfone – is an organic, sulfur-containing compound that occurs naturally in a variety of plants and provides additional joint support.*In a study of healthy adult subjects with mild knee soreness, bromelain supplementation resulted in significant improvement with both 200-mg and 400-mg daily use.1* Joint mobility was also improved.*Curcumin, the principal polyphenol in the Asian spice turmeric, exerts an antioxidant effect.* Curcumin phytosome (Meriva), a compound that contains curcumin and phosphatidylcholine, has significantly better absorption than ordinary curcumin and helps maintain a healthy cytokine balance throughout the body.*Boswellia appears to inhibit the activity of the lipoxygenase enzymes, thus promoting a healthy cytokine balance throughout the body.* A study of curcumin and boswellia found significant support of normal joint mobility in the group taking the botanical formula.2*ReferencesWalker AF, et al. Phytomedicine 2002;9:681-686.Kizhakkedath R. Mol Med Rep 2013;8:1542-1548.
Country of Origin: USA
Manufacturer/Importer/Packed By:‎ Thorne
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about this product
What is Thorne Joint Support Nutrients, formerly AR-Encap?
Thorne Joint Support Nutrients is a joint support capsule formula previously sold under the name AR-Encap. Thorne combines glucosamine with MSM, bromelain, curcumin phytosome and boswellia, aiming to go beyond a glucosamine-only product.
Which ingredients are in Thorne Joint Support Nutrients capsules?
Thorne Joint Support Nutrients contains glucosamine sulfate, methyl sulfonyl methane (MSM), bromelain, Meriva curcumin phytosome and boswellia. Thorne says curcumin and boswellia have an antioxidant effect and help maintain a healthy cytokine balance in joints and muscles.
What is the suggested use for Joint Support Nutrients?
The listed suggested use for Joint Support Nutrients is four capsules twice daily. At that amount, Thorne says the formula supplies 1,500 mg of glucosamine sulfate, the amount used in the majority of glucosamine studies. Please consult your doctor before use.
How long does a 240-capsule Joint Support Nutrients bottle last?
A 240-capsule bottle of Thorne Joint Support Nutrients lasts about 30 days at the suggested use of four capsules twice daily, which works out to eight capsules a day. Taking a different amount on professional advice would change that.
What is MSM in Thorne Joint Support Nutrients?
MSM, short for methyl sulfonyl methane, is a sulfur-containing organic compound that occurs naturally in many plants. Thorne includes it in Joint Support Nutrients and says MSM helps support joint integrity and mobility. MSM is also known as dimethyl sulfone.
Which curcumin form does Joint Support Nutrients use?
Joint Support Nutrients uses Meriva, a curcumin phytosome in which curcumin is bound to phospholipids such as phosphatidylcholine. Thorne says this form is absorbed significantly better than ordinary curcumin, the main polyphenol in the spice turmeric.
