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GNC Triflex™ Liquid
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- Description
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Promotes joint mobility & flexibility*
Helps rebuild cartilage*
Glucosamine - Chondroitin - MSM
Orange Flavor
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
- Supplement Facts
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Shake well before each use. As a dietary supplement, take one serving (2 tablespoons) daily. preferably with meals. Can also be mixed with 4-6 oz. of water or your favorite beverage. Refrigerate after opening.
Other Ingredients: Purified Water, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sucralose, Caramel Color, Acesulfame Potassium Storage Instructions: Store in a cool dry place.
Serving Size 2 Tablespoons Servings Per Container 16 Amount Per Serving % DV Calories 20.00 Sodium 90.00 mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 4.00 g 1% Protein 1.00 g 2% Glucosamine HCL 1500.00 mg ** Chondroitin Sulfate 1200.00 mg ** MSM (Methylsulfonyl-methane) 900.00 mg ** ** Daily Value (DV) not established
Refrigerate after opening. Warning: Consult your physician prior to using this product it you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, under 18 years of age or have a medical condition. Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery.KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
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Chondroitin SulfateStudies have shown that chondroitin may reduce pain, increase joint mobility, and promote healing in joints. It may also promote healing after injury giving the body the raw materials needed to manufacture molecules that help make up skin, tendons, ligaments, and joints.See Related Conditions (1)CloseOsteoarthritisDose: 800 to 1,200 mg a dayMany trials have shown that supplementing with chondroitin sulfate reduces pain, increases joint mobility, and promotes healing within the joints.(more)Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)In people with osteoarthritis of the knee, MSM has been associated with reduced pain and improved physical functioning.See Related Conditions (1)CloseOsteoarthritisDose: 2.25 to 6.0 grams per dayIn one trial, supplementing with methyl-sulfonylmethane significantly reduced pain and improved overall physical functioning in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. (more)Glucosamine HydrochloridePreliminary research has suggested that glucosamine hydrochloride may help reduce pain and improve other symptoms in people with rheumatoid and osteoarthritis.See Related Conditions (1)CloseOsteoarthritisDose: Refer to label instructionsStudies have shown glucosamine hydrochloride to be effective at reducing pain and improving symptoms in people with osteoarthritis.(more)OsteoarthritisDose: 800 to 1,200 mg a dayChondroitin sulfate (CS) is a major component of the lining of joints. The structure of CS includes molecules related to glucosamine sulfate. CS levels have been reported to be reduced in joint cartilage affected by osteoarthritis. Possibly as a result, CS supplementation may help restore joint function in people with osteoarthritis.1 On the basis of preliminary evidence, researchers had believed that oral CS was not absorbed in humans;2 as a result, early double-blind CS research was done mostly by giving injections.3, 4 This research documented clinical benefits from CS injections. It now appears, however, that a significant amount of CS is absorbable in humans,5 though dissolving CS in water leads to better absorption than swallowing whole pills.6
Strong clinical evidence now supports the use of oral CS supplements for osteoarthritis. Many double-blind trials have shown that CS supplementation consistently reduces pain, increases joint mobility, and/or shows evidence (including X-ray changes) of healing within joints of people with osteoarthritis.7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 Most trials have used 400 mg of CS taken two to three times per day. One trial found that taking the full daily amount (1,200 mg) at one time was as effective as taking 400 mg three times per day.18 Reduction in symptoms typically occurs within several months.
References1. Kerzberg EM, Roldan EJA, Castelli G, Huberman ED. Combination of glycosaminoglycans and acetylsalicylic acid in knee osteoarthritis. Scand J Rheum 1987;16:377.
2. Baici A, Horler D, Moser B, et al. Analysis of glycosaminoglycans in human serum after oral administration of chondroitin sulfate. Rheumatol Int 1992;12:81-8.
3. Kerzberg EM, Roldan EJA, Castelli G, Huberman ED. Combination of glycosaminoglycans and acetylsalicylic acid in knee osteoarthrosis. Scand J Rheumatol 1987;16:377-80.
4. Rovetta G. Galactosaminoglycuronoglycan sulfate (Matrix) in therapy of tibiofibular osteoarhtirits of the knee. Drugs Exptl Clin Res 1991;17:53-7.
5. Conte A, Volpi N, Palmieri L, et al. Biochemical and pharmacokinetic aspects of oral treatment with chondroitin sulfate. Arzneimittelforschung 1995;45:918-25.
6. Ronca F, Palmieri L, Panicucci P, Ronca G. Anti-inflammatory active of chondroitin sulfate. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 1998;6(Suppl A):14-21.
7. Uebelhart D, Thonar EJ, Delmas PD, et al. Effects of oral chondroitin sulfate on the progression of knee osteoarthritis: a pilot study. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 1998;6(Suppl A):39-46.
8. Verbruggen G, Goemaere S, Veys EM. Chondroitin sulfate: S/DMOAD (structure/disease modifying anti-osteoarthritis drug) in the treatment of finger joint OA. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 1998;6(Suppl A):37-8.
9. Bucsi L, Poor G. Efficacy and tolerability of oral chondroitin sulfate as a symptomatic slow-acting drug for osteoarthritis (SYSADOA) in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 1998;6(Suppl A):31-6.
10. Bourgeois P, Chales G, Dehais J, et al. Efficacy and tolerability of chondroitin sulfate 1200 mg/day vs chondroitin sulfate 3X400 mg/day vs placebo. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 1998;6(Suppl A):25-30.
11. Pipitone V, Ambanelli U, Cervini C, et al. A multicenter, triple-blind study to evaluate galactosaminoglucuronoglycan sulfate versus placebo in patients with femorotibial gonarthritis. Curr Ther Res 1992;52:608-38.
12. Bazieres B, Loyau G, Menkes CJ, et al. Le chondroitine sulfate dans le traitement de la gonarthrose et de la coxarthrose. Rev Rhum Mal Osteoartic 1992;59:466-72 [in French].
13. Conrozier T, Vignon E. Die Wirkung von Chondroitinsulfat bei der Behandlung der Huft Gelenksarthrose. Eine Doppelblindstudie gegen Placebo. Litera Rheumatologica 1992;14:69-75 [in German].
14. L'Hirondel JL. Klinische Doppelblind-Studie mit oral verabreichtem Chondroitinsulfat gegen Placebo bei der tibiofermoralen Gonarthrose (125 Patienten). Litera Rheumatologica 1992;14:77-82 [in German].
15. Morreale P, Manopulo R, Galati M, et al. Comparison of the antiinflammatory efficacy of chondroitin sulfate and diclofenac sodium in patients with knee osteoarthritis. J Rheumatol 1996;23:1385-91.
16. Leeb BF, Petera P, Neumann K. Results of a multicenter study of chondroitin sulfate (Condrosulf) use in arthroses of the finger, knee and hip joints. Wien Med Wochenschr 1996;146:609-14.
17. Wildi LM, Raynauld JP, Martel-Pelletier J, et al. Chondroitin sulphate reduces both cartilage volume loss and bone marrow lesions in knee osteoarthritis patients starting as early as 6 months after initiation of therapy: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study using MRI. Ann Rheum Dis 2011;70:982-9.
18. Bourgeois P, Chales G, Dehais J, et al. Efficacy and tolerability of chondroitin sulfate 1200 mg/day vs chondroitin sulfate 3X400 mg/day vs placebo. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 1998;6(Suppl A):25-30.
OsteoarthritisDose: 2.25 to 6.0 grams per dayAccording to a small double-blind trial, 2,250 mg per day of oral methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), a variant of DMSO, reduced osteoarthritis pain after six weeks.1 In another double-blind trial, supplementation with 3 grams of MSM twice a day for 12 weeks significantly reduced pain and improved overall physical functioning in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee.2References1. Lawrence RM. Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM): a double-blind study of its use in degenerative arthritis. Int J of Anti-Aging Med 1998;1:50.
2. Kim LS, Axelrod LJ, Howard P, et al. Efficacy of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) in osteoarthritis pain of the knee: a pilot clinical trial. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2006;14:286-94.
OsteoarthritisDose: Refer to label instructionsA few trials have evaluated glucosamine hydrochloride (GH), another form of glucosamine sulfate (GS), as a single remedy for osteoarthritis. One trial found only minor benefits from 1,500 mg per day of GH for 8 weeks in people with osteoarthritis of the knee.1 However, these people were also taking up to 4,000 mg per day of acetaminophen for pain relief, and that treatment might have masked a beneficial effect of GH. In another study, supplementing with GH (2,000 mg each morning for 12 weeks) significantly improved symptoms, compared with a placebo, in people with knee pain due to cartilage damage or osteoarthritis.2 In a four-week study from China, GH was as effective as GS in people with osteoarthritis of the knee.3 Another study found that the combination of GH and chondroitin sulfate was more effective than a placebo in people with moderate to severe knee pain from osteoarthritis, but not in those with mild pain.4 Despite the reported beneficial effects of GH, some investigators believe that the sulfate component of GS itself helps relieve osteoarthritis, and that GS would therefore be more effective than GH.References1. Houpt JB, McMillan R, Wein C, Paget-Dellio SD. Effect of glucosamine hydrochloride in the treatment of pain of osteoarthritis of the knee. J Rheumatol 1999;26:2423-30.
2. Braham R, Dawson B, Goodman C. The effect of glucosamine supplementation on people experiencing regular knee pain. Br J Sports Med 2003;37:45-9.
3. Qiu GX, Weng XS, Zhang K, et al. A multi-central, randomized, controlled clinical trial of glucosamine hydrochloride/sulfate in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 2005;85:3067-70 [in Chinese].
4. Clegg DO, Reda DJ, Harris CL, et al. Glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and the two in combination for painful knee osteoarthritis. N Engl J Med 2006;795-808.
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- Ratings and Reviews
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Simple to take (8)
- Good value (6)
- Relieves pain (6)
- Increases flexibility (4)
- Effective (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use (6)
- Athletes (4)
- Injury recovery (4)
- Older people (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Regular user (5), First time user (4), Health conscious (4)
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- Relieves Pain
- Simple To Take
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Best Uses
- Athletes
- Everyday Use
Comments about GNC Triflex™ Liquid:
Liquid is so much easier to take than a big pill!
Pros
- Good Value
- Relieves Pain
- Simple To Take
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday Use
- Injury Recovery
Comments about GNC Triflex™ Liquid:
I add this product everyday to my protein shake so I have no problem with the flavor. I've also mixed it in with orange juice or brewed ice tea. I've been taking this for 3 months now and within the first month of regular use I noticed a big difference in my pain level and with continued use I can now kneel again without sharp, stabbing pain. This has been a life saver for me. I am very active and workout regularly.
Pros
- Good Value
- I love GNC Triflex Liquid
- Increases Flexibility
- Increases Strength
- Relieves Pain
- Simple To Take
Cons
- Post office lost it
Best Uses
- Everyday Use
- Injury Recovery
- Older People
Comments about GNC Triflex™ Liquid:
I purchased the product because my husband had a knee surgery and it has helped him a lot with pain and mobility. My last purchase however was not successful. I never received the package and when I asked the post office they said they received it and probably put it in the wrong box, so somebody stole it and now nobody knows anything. Unfortunately, I there is no GNC stores where I live and I'm afraid of purchasing again online. Thank you.
Pros
- Good Value
- Increases Flexibility
- Increases Strength
- Relieves Pain
- Simple To Take
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday Use
Comments about GNC Triflex™ Liquid:
I used the liquid TriFlex for 5 days and felt 20 years younger. No knee pain, no creaking going up stairs. No pain bending to the floor to pick anything up. Liquid only though. I switched to tablets and they didn't work at all. I haven't tried the caplets or chews yet.
Pros
- Good Value
- Simple To Take
Cons
Best Uses
- Athletes
Comments about GNC Triflex™ Liquid:
I, take a lot of vitamins so; having this in liquid form is really nice. not a great taste alone but, just fine w/water or anything else of the sort. This product works well in many ways. Noticed it in about 2 weeks time and is only getting better. Also noticed the pops and cracks in my joints as I, stretch diminishing..
Pros
- Good Value
- Increases Flexibility
- Increases Strength
- Relieves Pain
- Simple To Take
Cons
- Tastes Bad
Best Uses
- Athletes
- Everyday Use
- Older People
Comments about GNC Triflex™ Liquid:
This item is easy to take but in my opinion drinking iodine would taste better. It is worth taking though, I have no joint pain at all....so yes I would recommend to a friend based on that.
Pros
- Increases Flexibility
- Relieves Pain
Cons
Best Uses
- Injury Recovery
- Older People
Comments about GNC Triflex™ Liquid:
WORKS GOOD FOR PAINFUL JOINTS BUT NEEDS A BETTER TASTE. TRY CHERRY OR BLUEBERRY FLAVORS.
Pros
- Good Value
Cons
- Complicated To Take
Best Uses
- Athletes
- Everyday Use
- Injury Recovery
- Older People
Comments about GNC Triflex™ Liquid:
The product is very thin and thereby difficult to control when pouring. The flavor is similar to unflavored cough medicine. The effectiveness and grade of components are good.
Pros
- Effective
- Simple To Take
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- Women
Comments about GNC Triflex™ Liquid:
I TRIED THIS PORDUCT BECAUSE I COULD NOT TAKE THE LARGE PILLS. AFTER BEING ON THIS SUPPLEMENT FOR 2 WEEKS I SAW A DIFFERENCE. IT WAS EASIER TO GO UP AND DOWN STAIRS WITHOUT MUCH PAIN. NOW I HAVE BEEN ON TRI FLEX FOR 3 MONTHS AND CAN SEE A WORLD OF CHANGE
Pros
- Easy on Stomach
- Easy To Swallow
- Effective
- Simple To Take
Cons
- Poor Taste
Best Uses
- Daily Use
- Men
- Supplement A Meal
Comments about GNC Triflex™ Liquid:
I take daily jsut before or after evening meal. Just started taking this supplement, but is easier than trying to swallow 2 large tablets. Taste is tolerable, but I expected a stronger lemon or orange flavor. I'd like to take this survey after 2 weeks of use; starting after December 25, 2009.
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