Flexicose - Reviews & Brand Information

What Are The Ingredients Of Flexicose?

The ingredients of Flexicose are divided into two basic areas. Although the exact amounts are difficult to determine based on the website information, many affiliates have posted an actual label which is present on the bottle itself. The first area of Flexicose ingredients includes a battery of vitamins including vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin D. Flexicose also contains manganese at 35% of the recommended daily value. The exact effect of a small amount of manganese on joint health is not specifically explained. We are meant to assume that vitamin deficiency may be the culprit in some mild cases of joint pain.

There is a proprietary formula contained within the liquid supplement Flexicose which consists of MSM, a blend of omega-3 fatty acids, the root Bromelain, and small amounts of other herbal extracts. The entire flexibility complex for the Flexicose proprietary formula comes to 1600 mg in a recommended dose. Since Flexicose is a liquid supplement, it is more likely to deliver consistent amounts of the proprietary blend than other solid forms. This not to say that Flexicose always delivers the claimed amount of nutrients or ingredients, but, as long as the directions are followed, it is very likely to contain the listed ingredients.

In general, the high level of glucosamine, at 1500 mg, which is listed separately from the "flexibility complex" does suggest that Flexicose delivers a high level glucosamine. Glucosamine is needed not only to build cartilaginous and connective tissues, but also to repair tissue which has been damaged over time. Because this damage can lead to inflammation, which is often diagnosed as arthritis pain, the high level of glucosamine present in Flexicose is very likely to create some relief if Flexicose is taken for one or two months at least. This may be the reason that Flexicose makers recommend a double dose during the first two weeks, as a significant amount of time is required to repair damaged tissues. 

Glucosamine is listed as a separate ingredient, and at a high amount, similar to may other joint health supplements. Less reputable glucosamine supplements fail to do so, or list glucosamine as part of a proprietary formula without listing the specific amount of glucosamine included. Since glucosamine is listed at 1500 mg, it is very likely that Flexicose is a dependable delivery method for glucosamine, and to the same extent for MSM, and omega-3 fatty acids, which also contribute not only to joint health, but also to the reconstruction of connective tissue.

Renewin - Reviews & Brand Information

Renewin : Dubious Claims And Marketing Methods

Renewin is offered via infomercial and is sold at pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreen’s. Since Renewin is sold over-the-counter, it is very likely that Renewin's guarantees will be supported by the vendors themselves. Large-scale retailers are likely to honor guarantees, where online vendors may fall behind. Often, online vendors and affiliate sources are simply not able to honor claims and guarantees at the level of brick and mortar retailers, so this is a point in Renewin's favor.

One of the best ways to determine the validity of the claims made by herbal or nutrient supplements is to take a quick look at the way in which is marketed. Anyone who visits the home side of Renewin will immediately notice that there is very little information available. A copy of the label is not offered in a printed or readable form. Third-party sources such as GNC may offer some labels over their website, but sometimes these labels are simply not readable. The list of Renewin ingredients is found on the website of third-party providers. However, these ingredients are not specifically listed in amount, and do not include the non-active ingredients.

So, we are left wondering how Renewin accomplishes its claims, and how these claims are actually indicated per ingredient. The good news is that Renewin does not make any outrageous claims for their herbal supplement, simply stating that Renewin is one of the few herbal supplements which is indicated for joint relief and to increase a feeling of energy. Since Renewin contains green tea extract and white tea leaf extract, it is very likely to provide an increase in energy. Also, glucosamine and chondroitin are widely accepted nutrients required for cartilage growth, and ingesting them on a daily basis has proven to increase the rate at which cartilage is grown, and therefore decrease joint pain over time. So, for the two major claims of this brand, there is no reason to doubt that if this product is taken for at least 60 days, there will be some noticeable increase in joint health and the perceived level of energy. 

Final Note

Always remember to pay special attention to the ingredients, once this product is purchased, as the range of variation in amounts from ingredient ingredient can show a lack of purity in the supplement itself. Since Renewin is sold over-the-counter, it is periodically tested by the FDA, and Renewin has been available as a joint of energy supplement for some time, giving the government and private testers plenty of opportunity to test the purity of their sources. In favor of this supplement, there have been no lawsuits recorded which claims that Renewin in does not fulfill its part of the bargain.

Flex Protex - Reviews & Brand Information

Concerns About Taking Flex Protex

Consumers are becoming increasingly aware about the best practices for creating an herbal supplement, and these concerns are generally divided into two categories. The first category is whether or not the company is engaging in ethical marketing practices, and second is whether or not the supplement herbal or otherwise actually contains what the public information suggests. Because the FDA is only one organization, it is very difficult to constantly test all substances for the inclusion of dangerous or controlled substances.

First, let's look at the marketing practices of Flex Protex and determine where exactly for Flex Protex is sold, and under what circumstances. Anyone who shops for Flex Protex will immediately realize that it costs twice as much as similar supplements. On the other hand, many supplements, valued at half of the price Flex Protex claims to be valued at, offer far more reputable labeling practices. Flex Protex is offered through it's home website, and is also available from Amazon.com, listed by the manufacturer. Since the prices are controlled only by the manufacturer, they are not subject to market forces at third-party pharmaceutical retailers. CVS and Walgreens do not offer Flex Protex, likely because the suggested price is exorbitant, and the quality is impossible to determine except through laboratory analysis.

Secondly, the actual manufacturing process has resulted in poor labeling practices for Flex Protex. There are two separate areas of ingredients. First vitamins C and D3, followed by a proprietary blend. So far, so good. The proprietary blend consists of familiar ingredients, many of which are available in other supplements, but the amount of these ingredients present is impossible to determine. Although glucosamine and chondroitin and are among these ingredients, the specific amounts are not listed. This represents an extreme concern for safety--not to mention that customers have no idea what they are buying, and in what amount per Flex Protex dosage.

These manufacturing and labeling practices could be grounds for serious safety concerns. These safety concerns are serious issues for arthritis sufferers, who have no wish to add to potential sources of inflammation, and will very likely prevent customers who pay attention to the label from purchasing Flex Protex, exposing themselves to the safety risks of an unknown proprietary blend. In fact, two of the ingredients (hyaluronic acid, and green lipped mussel) are actually misspelled on the label.