Product Review

Andrew Lessman's MAXIMUM JOINT EFFORT is our most comprehensive formula providing optimum potencies and the ideal forms (All Sulfate and Sodium-Free) of the key ingredients for the maintenance and repair of healthy joint tissue. This unique formula begins with clinically-established levels and ideal forms (All Sulfate and Sodium-Free) of the two most important and well-researched natural ingredients for joint health: Glucosamine Sulfate (1,500 mg) and Chondroitin Sulfate (1,200 mg). Given the importance of Sulfur to joint structure and function, we then add 800 mg of organic sulfur from MSM (MethylSulfonylMethane). Because Turmeric (Curcumin) has such a long list of benefits throughout the body, particularly its centuries-old soothing role for our overworked joints, we also add 100 mg of our uniquely activated, and protected, Curcumin-Phospholipid Complex. Glucosamine and Chondroitin have been the subject of thousands of published articles; however, they are not medicines to treat joint ailments, but more importantly, represent the vital molecules that comprise the structure of all our joints - healthy or not. Glucosamine Sulfate is always the first line of joint defense, but unlike ordinary joint products, we refuse to use cheaper, unproven Glucosamine HCl (Hydrochloride). We only use the form of Glucosamine established in the scientific literature - Glucosamine Sulfate. Also unique is our special form of Sodium-Free Chondroitin Sulfate, which eliminates the Sodium often present in other joint products. Ordinary Glucosamine HCl does not possess the research-established benefits of Glucosamine Sulfate while common Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate can adversely affect blood pressure and heart health by delivering unwanted Sodium. In short, Glucosamine, Chondroitin and the Sulfur from their Sulfate forms, as well as from MSM, all provide the essential structural ingredients that make up the "building blocks" or the very "bricks and mortar" of our joints.