Published 7th July 2023
Hyaluronic Acid 80mg - Hyaluronan, a molecule that absorbs water and keeps the synovial fluid lubricated, begins to decline as we age. This leads to reduced production of synovial fluid, resulting in joint stiffness, discomfort, and pain. The lack of proper lubrication and nourishment for the joints can significantly impact mobility and flexibility. This is where Joint Genesis get the idea that will do something. Hyaluronic acid is a vital component of the synovial fluid and plays a crucial role in joint health. [1] Unfortunately for Joint Genesis hyaluronic acid only really works when injected directly into the site [2] as almost all of it is broken down in the stomach.
One thing that we will say in Joint Genesis favor, is that they at least put a larger amount of this in, most supplement manufacturers only include 10-20mg which is completely none functional, some of this should survive orally at this range, just very little so it will still be an ineffective ingredient.
Boswellia Extract 100mg - Boswellia extract is known for its anti-arthritis properties and its ability to reduce joint inflammation.[3] By including this ingredient in Joint Genesis have actually gotten something right. It’s also within the effective dose range, but this is pretty much the only good thing we have to say, and functionally you could buy a Boswellia pill for ¼ of the price of Joint Genesis.
Ginger Powder 200mg - Ginger powder is a well-known natural remedy for pain relief and inflammation. In Joint Genesis, ginger powder helps improve the production of synovial fluid, further enhancing joint health and reducing joint discomfort. [4] Which all sounds good, until we realize that the dose is nowhere near the effective range. We need more than a gram of ginger for it to be effective. There are some ginger and galangal extract blends which can be effective with 255mg, (our number one rated joint supplement FlexAgain uses this as it happens) [5] but they’re expensive as ingredients go and this isn’t what is being used in joint Genesis.
Pycnogenol (Pine Bark Extract) 25mg - Pycnogenol is a powerful antioxidant that has some mild anti-inflammatory properties. By reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, this ingredient should have some minor benefits, but the studies are limited ad you’d need more of it than there is in here anyway. [6]
Bioperine (Black Pepper Extract) 5mg - Bioperine, derived from black pepper extract, enhances the bioavailability of the other ingredients in Joint Genesis. It aids in their absorption and ensures their effectiveness in promoting joint health. Which would be good if the amount of ginger was closer to where it needs to be as bioperine can improve absorption rates by 20% or so, but we’re not within that range, so it’s not going to achieve much at all. And even this is underdosed as the ideal range is 8-10mg. [7]
Joint
Genesis is exclusively available on the official website or from amazon.com
The product is
offered in different packages to suit your needs:
One bottle
of Joint Genesis: $59 + shipping fee
Three
bottles of Joint Genesis: $49 per bottle + free shipping
Six bottles
of Joint Genesis: $39 per bottle + free shipping
Joint
Genesis do at least offer a 180-day money-back guarantee. in theory you can return the empty bottles and receive a full refund.
However, as a new brand we have not yet verified that they honor this and not
all supplements’ brands do.
In terms of
pricing this is a premium tier joint supplement and Joint Genesis does not even
come close to competing with the likes of FlexAgain.
They’re the same price
point, but FlexAgain contains the correct dose of ginger, boswellia, and 9
other full dosed ingredients for the same cost. It’s a 4 pill a day supplement vs
a 1 pill a day supplement and whilst the ingredients vary in price, so how many
capsules you get isn’t always an indicator of value, but considering the ones
in Joint Genesis are cheaper and you could get the effective ingredients for so
much less, we have to score it low on value too.
References
1 - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4469223/
2 - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9135165/
3 - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7368679/
4 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11710709/
5 - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5660798/
6 - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5775113/
7 - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3634921/