A Non-Traditional Joint Supplement
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What is FlexNow?
FlexNow is a softgel-based joint supplement from BSP Pharma. Its formulation revolves around a high-triterpene extract of shea nuts.
Other Features
FlexNow’s ingredients are not typically seen. It uses an extract of shea nuts which are high in fatty acids like palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, and arachidic acids. The only scientific study on Butyrospermum parkii nut extract we found was this one. Another recent study explored the anti-inflammatory effects of “triterpene cinnamates and acetates from shea fat” and found that “shea nuts and shea fat (shea butter) constitute a significant source of anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor promoting compounds.”
Artificial Dyes or Coloring
We found no artificial dyes or coloring in FlexNow.
JointBoneJournal.com’s Ingredient Analysis:
| Triple Flex |
Ingredient | Our Comments |
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Glucosamine | Doesn’t have glucosamine. Glucosamine is a precursor to glycosaminoglycans which are a major component of joint cartilage. |
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Chondroitin Sulfate | Doesn’t have chondroitin. Chondroitin makes up glycosaminoglycans which are a component of cartilage. |
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Boron | Doesn’t have boron. People that have boron as a part of their diet have a lower chance of developing osteoarthritis. |
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Avocado Soy Unsaponfiables (ASU) | Doesn’t have ASU. ASUs are commonly prescribed in France for the treatment of arthritis. |
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Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) | Doesn’t have MSM. MSM is a vital source of sulfur for protein and connective tissue synthesis. |
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Boswellia serrata | Doesn’t have boswellic acid. Boswellic acids are anti-inflammatory compounds. 5-LOXIN is an extract of acetyl-keto-beta-boswellic acid (AKBA), the most potent anti-inflammatory in Boswellia serrata. |
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Cetyl Myristoleate (CMO) | Doesn’t have CMO. Cetyl myristoleate is a compound found in the joints of arthritis-resistant mice. |
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Curcumin | Doesn’t have curcumin. Curcumin is used to reduce inflammation in Ayurvedic medicine. |
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Hyaluronic Acid | Doesn’t have hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a vital fluid found in the synovial (joint-lubricating) fluid. |
FlexNow Ingredients
| FlexNow Supplement Facts Serving Size 3 Softgels Servings Per Container: 30 |
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| Amount Per Serving | %Daily Value | |
| Calories | 10 | <1% |
| Calories from Fat | 7 | * |
| Total Fat |
1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | .5g | 3% |
| Trans Fat |
1g | 2% |
| Cholesterol |
0mg | 0% |
| Protein |
1g | * |
| SheaFlex 70™ High Triterpene Shea Nut Extract (HTSNE), >70% Butyrospermum parkii (pit) |
2250mg | * |
I am a 70 yr old man who takes daily Omega3 Fish Oil 1200mg per day along with Move Free Advanced triple strength dietary supplement. Would you suggest any other supplements that would be more effective. I walk most every day and walk and play golf several times a week; do stretches and lift light weights three times a week. I am experiencing more joint pain lately with my exercises and walking. Thanks Patrick Loughran