Containing 17 ingredients, Jointace Max boasts an impressive list of anti-inflammatories and joint-supporting supplements. However, most of these are under-dosed and, therefore, will not be as effective as they could be if included in proper amounts.
Since Jointace Max is two tablets and one capsule in the same box, we decided to combine the ingredients into a single overview, allowing you to easily assess the doses of the entire product all at once. This made sense to us since the two tablets contain almost identical ingredients.
Glucosamine Sulphate (1000mg) - Glucosamine helps to develop and maintain cartilage around your joints and is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis. Unfortunately, studies show that glucosamine is effective when taken in doses of around 1.5-3g per day, which is significantly more than is included in the Jointace Max supplement [1]. A better choice of ingredient would have been glucosamine HCL, which is three times more potent than sulphate and thus, at 1000mg, would be an effective dose.
Chondroitin Sulphate (250mg) - Chondroitin is commonly found together with glucosamine, as it is here in Jointace Max. Like glucosamine, chondroitin has anti-inflammatory properties and is often used to treat osteoarthritis [2]. Most studies suggest taking between 800-1,200mg per day for best results, a far higher dose than is found in Jointace Max.
Collagen Type II Complex (150mg) - Type II collagen is a protein found in joint cartilage. Ingesting type II collagen is thought to reduce joint inflammation in people with rheumatism and osteoarthritis. For the treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatism, a dose no lower than 40mg is recommended [3]. In this case, Jointace Max contains an effective dose.
Turmeric (1000mg) - A well-proven anti-inflammatory, turmeric is commonly found in joint supplements, the problem is that to actually be effective it needs to have at least 500mg of curcumin and unless specified Turmeric is normally only about 20% curcumin at most. With jointace max only providing 23mg of curcumin. Which whilst the dose of turmeric used in Jointace Max looks fairly standard among joint supplements it actually is far lower than first glance. One study found that 2g of turmeric was able to reduce joint pain in the knee among participants, while for treating osteoarthritis doses as high as 1.5g are recommended and this has to be the higher side of Turmeric, as such we would prefer to see a proper curcumin extrac. In our view, Jointace Max is slightly under-dosed when it comes to turmeric.
Omega-3 Fish Oil (600mg) - The amount of fish oil included in Jointace Max is almost half the recommended daily amount. If you’re having trouble with your joints, this dose is simply too low to be effective. As a bare minimum, you should be consuming the 1100mg recommended daily dose, if not more.
Ginger Root Extract (80mg) - Renowned for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer properties, ginger is a go-to ingredient for any joint supplement. Experts recommend taking between 2-4g of ginger per day for joint-related issues. Obviously, the 80mg daily dose of ginger found in Jointace Max is enormously underdosed.
Vitamin D (20mcg) - Vitamin D deficiency causes many health problems and can also worsen joint pain. Since more than a quarter of the US population is deficient, getting a healthy dose of vit D in your joint supplement is essential to good joint health. In this case, the 20mcg of vitamin D found in Jointace Max is a sufficient dosage to keep your levels high.
Vitamin E (40mg) - Some evidence suggests vitamin E can help to treat osteoarthritis because of its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. However, a comprehensive review of the impact of vitamin E supplementation on joint health concluded that more evidence is required [5]. In short, vitamin E might not impact joints.
Vitamin C (60mg) - There is some evidence that vitamin C can support healthy joints by reducing inflammation and preventing cartilage damage. While it theoretically makes sense to include vitamin C in a joint supplement, it is possible to consume the same amount by eating an orange, a kiwi, or half a cup of broccoli.
Folic Acid (400mcg) - Folic acid is known to reduce inflammation and therefore could be beneficial to anyone suffering joint pain [6].
Vitamin B12 (20mcg) - There is some evidence that vitamin B12 helps to improve flexibility and joint strength. Being deficient in B12 can lead to joint pain. The dose included here is more than enough to avoid deficiency.
Zinc (10mg) - Low levels of zinc are associated with rheumatoid arthritis. According to the Arthritis Foundation, increasing zinc intake can reduce symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and support cartilage.
Copper (1000mcg) - Currently there is no evidence that copper improves joint conditions in humans, though some animal studies have suggested it might.
Manganese (4mg) - Manganese, taken in combination with glucosamine and chondroitin (as it is in Jointace Max), can reduce knee joint pain. However, the study indicated that 228mg dose was necessary for the benefits to be experienced, which is far higher than the 4mg dose included in Jointace Max [7].
Selenium (120mcg) - Being deficient in selenium has been shown to slow the growth and development of both bone and cartilage [8]. However, there is little evidence that selenium has any impact on rheumatoid arthritis. As such, it is unclear what an effective dose would be. Some evidence suggests that low levels of selenium are linked to the development of osteoporosis, but more research is needed.