Reddit mentions: The best chondroitin & glucosamine supplements

[Update]

Just lost a pants size which is awesome. I'll list what workout plan I do as well as what supplements, etc... I'm doing. Hope this helps! :D

[Workout]

https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-eason-livefit-trainer.html

[Supplements]

• New Chapter Women's Vitamins (https://www.amazon.com/New-Chapter-Multivitamin-Probiotics-Ingredients/dp/B003DGZREM/ref=sr_1_6_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1495242430&sr=8-6&keywords=new%2Bchapter&th=1): one in the morning and one before a work out
  
  
• New Chapter Fish Oil (https://www.amazon.com/New-Chapter-Wholemega-Supplement-Astaxanthin/dp/B002FU6I9K/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1495242430&sr=8-2&keywords=new%2Bchapter&th=1): one in the morning and one before a work out
  
  
• Nature's Bounty Calcium 1200mg Plus 1000IU Vitamin D3 100 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009MHV3VW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1): one in the morning and one before a work out
  
  
  
• Doctor's Best High Potency Serrapeptase (): take this before you workout at the gym and also ensure it's been 1-2 hours since your last meal. This Supplement is all natural pain reliever and an anti-inflammatory so you don't have to rely on pain relievers like Aleve, Tylenol, Motrin...etc.
  
  
  
• Puritan's Pride Glucosamine Sulfate 1000 mg-240 Capsules (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004R64Q12/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1): This is for joint health and you take one in the morning and one before a work out
  
  [Protein Powder]
  
  
• Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Naturally Flavored Vanilla (https://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Standard-Naturally-Flavored/dp/B00QQA0H3S/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1495243114&sr=8-4&keywords=optimum+nutrition+natural): Take after workout
  
  
• Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, Naturally Flavored Chocolate (https://www.amazon.com/Optimum-Nutrition-Standard-Naturally-Chocolate/dp/B00QQA0GSY/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1495243114&sr=8-3&keywords=optimum+nutrition+natural): Take after workout
  

I'm big on nutritional supplements. That's really the bulk of it. Amazon has the selection and prices I'm looking for. If you're older and your body is cranky, definitely look into things like the following:

• http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I4DFAK
  
• http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015G89SS
  
• http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004O2I9JO
  
• http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001J9K5PG
  
  Between me and my girlfriend we spend a couple hundred dollars a month on various supplements, which would easily cost almost twice as much retail for the same quality stuff.
  
  I love Costco too. You can't go wrong with them for a lot of stuff. It's much easier for me to cost/quality compare online for supplements vs Costco. I also don't have to buy in bulk w/ Amazon while getting approximately the same per unit cost.
  
  I'm all about Costco for food stuffs though. I've just discovered how great their clothes is to. I'm also lazy so having stuff arrive at my door is a huge bonus on Amazon, but I do love Costco too.

Reviews have been mixed but Extreme Joint Care by Nutribio has one of the most complete formulas you can find in pill form.

Joint Vibrance by Vibrant Health is also said to be pretty good, but it's a powder.

Lastly, Super Cissus is based on a plant with a long use in traditional medicine, Cissus quadrangularis, and isn't your standard MSM - Glucosamine - Chondriton formula. It's very well regarded.

The thing to note about any of these is that you won't see a change overnight. Most people suggest you won't start to notice anything until 3 or so weeks.

Edit: Missing words

I recently just search this sub for this answer and here is what I found:
Every post on /fitness is going to say that you shouldn't take multivitamins. Its just a waste because 1) you should get all the vitamin from your complete diet, 2) the mix of vitamins can not always be the most efficient (ex. some should be take with food, some not, some in the morning, some at night), and 3) with all the vitamins that are water soluble you will just pee them out.

So all in all it seems like it might be a bit of a waste if you are on a budget but it's still a personal preference.

Personally I enjoy how I feel on a Multivitamin so I take a Optimum Nutrition Opti-Men Supplement , I also take a Krill Oil and Glucosamine.

That may be over kill for your body/ budget but I feel better have have a good peace of mind that I am taking care of my body.

It works!! Its the supplement I recommend to people that dont believe is supplements because the difference is so dramatic. Trust me it wouldnt be one of the top selling supps in the world if it didnt work. It works!! Stops the popping and your joints slide like their greased. Just make sure your get the 1500 gluc/ 1200 chond strength (usually triple strength on the bottle) Read the Amazon reviews

Yes I definitely get muscle aches in my legs. I also get different (joint and nerve) that all feel v different. The muscle aches I’ve found are helped by topical cannabis lotions or rubs (if it’s legal in your area) and also I use this lotion below. It helps a lot. Sometimes advil or Tylenol helps but only if it’s on the milder side. CBD gummies help as well. When they’re mild they just feel achy like the flu but sometimes they’ll get bad enough I can’t stand up to get to the bathroom.

You Plus Relief | All Natural Pain... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GKOKC4I?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

interesting glitch.

On an unrelated note to your glitch, have you tried taking MSM (powder) and using MSM Lotion for your carpal tunnel syndrome? Cheap, easy, quite effective. Tons of articles on it, it's one of the 'biggies' for health and well-being. I suggest you start taking MSM immediately and work up to 8 grams a day to see if it helps.

Other things you should seriously consider would be Vitamin D3, Chlorella/Spirulina (probably tablets), Magnesium Chloride, and Nascent Iodine. Might also want to look at small amounts of Saffron (since you likely have inflammation), and Turmeric (capsules).

Medication seems to have low or no effects really, to fix Carpal Tunnel, but finding ways to reduce inflammation in your body is imperative! I would also look into alternatives to whatever medications you are using for sleep - try things like Sleepytime Tea, Tart Cherry Juice (also has MSM), and Melatonin. Get off meds - they are likely contributing to inflammation.

• https://healdove.com/disease-illness/Relieve-Hand-And-Wrist-Pain-From-Carpal-Tunnel-Syndrome-Without-Surgery
  
  
• http://www.msm-info.com/
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Glucosamine-Chondroitin-Turmeric-Dietary-Supplement/dp/B00DUMO9X4#customerReviews
  
  
• http://www.healthboards.com/boards/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/27479-natural-remedy-carpal-tunnel.html
  
  
• http://all-natural.com/natural-remedies/msm/
  
  
• http://www.treelight.com/health/nutrition/MSM.html
  
  
  
  

Glucosamine. It's supposed to help joints. I don't have too much research to back it up (I probably should do some), and it could very well be placebo effect, but my knees haven't flared up since I've started taking it daily. They weren't too bad if I didn't bend them to much, but it was getting very, very hard to crouch down/stand back up from crouching, and stairs (which I have to deal a lot of, both at school and living on the third floor with no elevator) were getting hard, too.

That's the brand I use, I'm sure any other brand would be just as good. Make sure to eat it (along with my other vitamins) on a full stomach.

It's actually a drink that comes in a few flavors. Personally, I prefer the blueberry one, but the cranberry pomegranate is good as well.

Of course. :D

Move Free Advanced. My joint pain started really earl. I lift weights 5x a week and was in so much pain by month 2. When i take my Move Free 2x a day, i can still work out without much pain and discomfort. Totally saved my mobility too.

https://www.amazon.com/Move-Free-Advanced-Plus-tablets/dp/B001W2MBSE/ref=pd_bxgy_121_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B001W2MBSE&pd_rd_r=6C09ZHGDT1S8V9Z5309H&pd_rd_w=ljsxg&pd_rd_wg=x4dZM&psc=1&refRID=6C09ZHGDT1S8V9Z5309H

> Solgar has done a good job of keeping the ratio correct

Thanks, do you know which product that is?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Glucosamine-Hyaluronic-Acid-Chondroitin-Tablets/dp/B0028H5XBO/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=drugstore&ie=UTF8&qid=1493206849&sr=1-1&keywords=solgar+chondroitin

Some brands of arnica gels are homeopathic -- read the labels carefully. You can also get prescription anti-inflammatory gels like voltaren. I have arthritis in my knee from a bike accident, and it works really well for me. I've also found these supplements to be excellent (after a lot of trial and error): tumeric; joint supplement.

Glucosamine!! You will notice the difference very quickly, but you have to take it multiple times a day. This brand was suggested to me by another person on this sub: https://www.amazon.com/Move-Free-Advanced-Plus-tablets/dp/B001W2MBSE/ref=sr_1_5_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1524092866&sr=1-5&keywords=move+free
It's more of a band-aid than a fix, but it's better than nothing

Thanks a lot man, I'm thinking of giving this one a try. What's your take on it?

https://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Nutrition-Formulas-Glucosamine-Chondroitin/dp/B017WPAKDW/ref=cm_cr_dp_asin_lnk

Give osteo bi-flex a shot. My years of playing football caught up to me and everything cracks. It definitely helped me.

absolutely. You don't have to buy the pet specific stuff. you can get this stuff at pretty much any grocery store or walgreens. just sprinkle it over their food.

I would recommend doing non Jiujitsu activity to help your knee stay healthy... bike, squat light, stretch, run, etc... It has helped me a lot... also check out Krill oil and Joint warfare from Jocko - https://www.amazon.com/Jocko-Joint-Warfare-Glucosamine-Supplement/dp/B076MMP9YN

I'm traveling and I don't have it with me. This is on Amazon though.

In my experience, this stuff will help with joint pains. https://www.amazon.com/Osteo-Bi-Flex-Strength-Supplements-Glucosamine/dp/B00006FE3S

Meh.

NOW Foods Glucosamine 1.1g, Chondroitin 1.2g, with MSM 300mg, 180 Capsules https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013OSMRK/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_ZRuOwbESCHX29

Take the following as well... realize that pain only stuff (like CBD) may actually cause your arthritis to get worse over time. You need to take an anti inflammatory route, as well as provide your joints with more material & lubrication (fish oil).
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DUMO9X4/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004U3Y9FU/

Something like this has really helped with my joint pain. I have a torn Labrum in my shoulder, and had knee reconstruction at 18 years old (now 33) and my joints are shot to hell. This stuff has really helped over the past month. Almost no joint pain anymore. Also lots of water.