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Dietary supplements for the joints

Joints & Bones

Are you looking for the best dietary supplement for your joints? Is quality an important consideration? You want exceptional raw materials and finished products which guarantee the bioavailability of their active ingredients? Relax, you’re in the right place. Read on for SuperSmart’s exhaustive list of the most effective natural products and best new substances for relieving the joints.

You’ll find classics such as Super Boswellia (a cutting-edge Boswellia serrata supplement) as well as the famous Joint Support Formula, a premium product combining chondroitin, glucosamine and bamboo extract. Our hyaluronic acid and MSM supplements are also very popular.

Whether you’re looking to relieve joint discomfort, eliminate stiffness or reduce inflammation, we’re sure you’ll find the solution among our range of exceptional products.

See also our vitamins and other supplements for supporting bone health.

Joint Support Formula SupplementJoint Support Formula
Improves joint comfort Stronger, improved formulation for healthier joints
90 tabs
54.00 €(58.70 US$)Add to basket
5 54 reviews
Hyaluronic Acid SupplementHyaluronic Acid
High molecular weight hyaluronic acid for improved comfort and elasticity
60 Veg. Caps.
22.00 €(23.91 US$)Add to basket
5 18 reviews
Super Boswellia dietary supplement, 20% AKBASuper Boswellia
The essential painkiller for improving joint flexibility and comfort
60 Veg. Caps
35.00 €(38.04 US$)Add to basket
4.5 20 reviews
Muscle Relaxing Formula SupplementMuscle Relaxing Formula
Natural universal remedy for effective relief of muscle pain
180 Veg. Caps
54.00 €(58.70 US$)Add to basket
5 8 reviews
OptiMSM® SupplementOptiMSM®
Muco-polysaccharide precursor (chondroitin, glucosamine, hyaluronic acid)
200 g
29.00 €(31.52 US$)Add to basket
5 13 reviews
Tendo-Fix SupplementTendo-Fix
Promotes health and flexibility of the tendons
90 Veg. Caps
35.00 €(38.04 US$)Add to basket
5 30 reviews
Chondroitin Sulfate 95%, dietary supplement of marine originChondroitin Sulfate 95%
More effective in association with glucosamine
90 Veg. Caps
49.00 €(53.26 US$)Add to basket
5 11 reviews
Celadrin® SupplementCeladrin®
Helps reduce pain and restore joint mobility
90 softgels
42.00 €(45.65 US$)Add to basket
3.5 10 reviews
Flexi-Smart SupplementFlexi-Smart
New formulation: a natural concentrate essential for those with joint problems
60 Veg. Caps
65.00 €(70.65 US$)Add to basket
4 8 reviews
NAG SupplementNAG
Best form of glucosamine, to be taken with chondroitin.
90 Veg. Caps
42.00 €(45.65 US$)Add to basket
5 8 reviews
Orthosilicic acid supplement with cholineOrthosilicic Acid 5 mg
A silicon-rich formulation for reinvigorating the skin and hair, and remineralising the bones
30 mL bottle
31.00 €(33.70 US$)Add to basket
4 3 reviews
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Smart Joints CreamSmart Joints Cream
Glucosamine, MSM, Boswellia and salycilate for fast, localized action
100 ml
19.50 €39.00 €(21.20 US$)Add to basket
5 4 reviews
UC II® SupplementUC II®
The dose and form supported by Harvard clinical studies!
60 Veg. Caps.
59.00 €(64.13 US$)Add to basket
5 16 reviews
Synergy packs Synergy packs

More effective nutrients for less money. Product combinations chosen by the scientific team at SuperSmart for their synergistic and complementary effects, at a great price. These supplement combinations have been shown to maximise absorption of active compounds and increase efficacy. How is this possible? By focusing on nutritional synergy. This is when the beneficial effects of several compounds taken simultaneously (vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients…) are greater than those obtained from these same compounds taken in isolation. We know, for example, that vitamin C supports iron absorption and that quercetin slows down the enzymes responsible for eliminating certain antioxidants. Every day, research is discovering new nutrient combinations that can enhance the benefits of dietary supplements.

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6 popular supplements for combatting joint pain

Bamboo: an amazing plant for joint comfort

Did you know that bamboo has many therapeutic properties?

Used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine, the exudate produced by bamboo called tabashir is packed with silica, a form of silicon. Silicon is crucial for the formation of collagen (the protein which makes up a large part of our connective tissue and cartilage) and thus for joint comfort.

The most bioavailable form of silicon is orthosilicic acid, which is available in dietary supplement form (such as Orthosilicic Acid 5 mg).

If you’re looking for a synergistic formulation containing a bamboo extract standardised in silicon, our classic supplement Joint Support Formula ticks all the boxes.

Boswellia serrata for joint inflammation

Boswellia serrata is another highly-effective medicinal plant for the joints. Native to India, and long used for making incense, it also has a centuries-old tradition of use in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for treating painful joints.

Boswellia’s effects on joint health are due to its high content of boswellic acids, substances with remarkable anti-inflammatory properties.

You’ll find it in our state-of-the-art supplement Super Boswellia (with a high content of AprèsFlex™) as well as in our excellent topical product Smart Joints Cream, composed of boswellia, eucalyptus and coconut oil.

A compound naturally present in synovial fluid

Hyaluronic acid is a polysaccharide naturally produced by our cells. It is found throughout the body, including in the skin, eyes and joints.

High levels are found in synovial fluid, the viscous substance that surrounds and protects cartilage. This fluid acts as a lubricant, facilitating normal joint movement.

The supplement Hyaluronic Acid enables you to significantly increase your intake of this polysaccharide. Its unique formulation has been developed with high molecular weight molecules.

Crucial role of type II collagen in the joints

Collagen is a fibrous protein abundant in mammals. It is produced by cells present in connective tissue called fibroblasts.

Collagen is most often thought of as a component of the skin. But it is also found abundantly in bones, tendons, ligaments and cartilage. 28 distinct types of collagen have been identified, including type II which is concentrated in cartilage. It plays a role in its structure, elasticity and resilience.

Collagen is found in foods such as marrow bones, gelatine, beef, chicken wings, eggs and salmon. But it’s easier to absorb larger amounts, and target the joints with type II collagen, by taking a dietary supplement. Our capsules UC II® are made from undenatured type II collagen, produced using a proprietary process.

Sulphur, MSM and joint health

Sulphur is found at high levels in connective tissue collagen and plays an important role in the formation of glycosaminoglycans, key components of joint cartilage. It’s therefore a very important mineral for joint health.

Methylsulfonylmethane, or MSM, is an excellent source of sulphur that can be easily absorbed by the body.

MSM is found in many foods such as cow’s milk, Brussels sprouts and eggs, but only in small amounts. By supplementing with a product like OptiMSM®, you can benefit from a much more significant amount of MSM.

Its beneficial effects are also provided by our synergistic formulation Orthosilicic Acid 5 mg, in which it is combined with silicon (amongst others), as well as in our topical product Smart Joints Cream, which also contains Boswellia serrata.

Glucosamine and chondroitin: effective for joint discomfort?

Glucosamine is an amino sugar naturally produced and used by the body. It’s a precursor of glycosaminoglycans, which are essential for building and repairing cartilage and other connective tissue.

To increase your intake, take a glucosamine supplement such as NAG (N-acetyl glucosamine). Supplements often contain marine-source glucosamine extracted from chitin, a highly-resistant polysaccharide found in the shells of crustaceans.

Chondroitin, meanwhile, is actually a glycosaminoglycan, a long and complex sugar chain naturally present in human connective tissue. This family of compounds plays a key role in maintaining cartilage elasticity as a result of their ability to retain water.

You can take chondroitin in capsule form. Ideally, choose a highly-purified marine chondroitin such as Chondroitin Sulfate 95%. Its exceptional 95% purity is the result of a complex production process which ensures its pharmaceutical quality.

These compounds are popular with many people for combatting joint discomfort. Some naturopaths recommend taking glucosamine and chondroitin together, a combination offered by our gold-standard supplement Joint Support Formula.

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Joint pain: definition and causes

What exactly is joint pain?

As a reminder, joints are the connection points between bones which ensure control and fluidity of movement. Joint pain refers to a feeling of discomfort or sensitivity in one or more joints.

The most common sites of joint pain include:

Deterioration of the osteoarticular system (caused by injury, illness, etc) can lead to mobility problems which have a significantly negative effect on daily life.

Arthritis, a common cause of joint pain

One of the potential causes of joint pain is arthritis. From the Greek arthron meaning joint, and the Latin itis meaning inflammation, arthritis usually refers to acute or chronic inflammation of the joints.

The term ‘arthritis’ does not denote a specific disease but is a clinical symptom found in more than 100 different conditions (such as osteoarthritis). This inflammation can be caused by an autoimmune disease, wear and tear, or infections.

Osteoarthritis and deterioration of cartilage

Osteoarthritis is a form of degenerative arthritis. This chronic joint disease is caused by wear and tear of cartilage, which is itself due to ageing and other factors.

When the ‘shock absorbers’ between bones are no longer effective, it results in pain, stiffness or swelling in the joints.

The knees and hips are the two most common sites of osteoarthritis.

What are the various causes of knee problems?

Many people suffer from knee problems - it’s a classic joint complaint. Knee issues are usually related to:

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