1000mg GLUCOSAMINE + 3g MSM per serving
Applied Nutrition Joint Support Complex 300g is a comprehensive joint-care powder built for trainees managing the mechanical wear of consistent strength training and high-impact athletics. Each 10g serving delivers 1000mg of glucosamine HCl, 3000mg of MSM, 800mg of chondroitin sulphate and 120mg of hyaluronic acid at 26 calories. The 300g tub provides 30 servings.
Glucosamine at 1000mg is a building block for cartilage matrix and one of the longest-studied joint-support supplements. MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) at 3000mg provides bioavailable sulfur for collagen and connective tissue support and is the highest-dose ingredient in the formula. Chondroitin sulphate at 800mg complements glucosamine by supporting cartilage cushioning. Hyaluronic acid at 120mg is the polysaccharide that gives synovial fluid its viscosity, supporting joint cushioning and lubrication.
What separates a 4-active joint formula from single-ingredient glucosamine is the multi-pathway approach. Cartilage, connective tissue and synovial fluid each have different structural components - addressing all four simultaneously gives broader support than glucosamine alone. The MSM dose at 3g is notable - many joint products run MSM at 500-1000mg, well below the dose researched for joint-comfort outcomes.
Joint Support Complex suits competitive lifters running heavy compound training, athletes in high-impact sports (rugby, football, combat sports), trainees managing existing joint discomfort from prior injury, and anyone running structured joint-maintenance routines into their 30s and beyond. Not the right pick for trainees who only need general anti-inflammatory support - omega 3 or curcumin cover that role differently.
Capsule alternative: Strom SupportMAX Joint 160 Caps delivers a joint-support formula in a no-mix capsule format.