My joints aren’t great for 2 reasons… years and years of being a bodybuilding footballer (top heavy) – and crappy standard of weight lifting when I was younger, when I was guilty of lifting sloppy and training with an ego!

I take SupportMax Joint daily now and the only thing I can really say, is that at approaching 54, I’m still training most days, in general I’m pain-free and I intend on training for at least another 20 years. It’s fair to say using SupportMax Joint is a small price to pay if I can keep myself in the game.

Who it’s for:

If you’re pressing and squatting heavy, or just working your joints hard daily – this is your ally. Ideal for lifters with recurring joint stiffness or soreness, or anyone who trains consistently and wants a long-term support system.

What it does:

SupportMax combines shellfish-sourced glucosamine for cartilage health, high-potency curcumin with superior absorption (HydroCurc®) for inflammation control, Cissus and hyaluronic acid for tissue support, plus vitamin C and pepper for antioxidant and absorption boosts. It’s like having a joint-care toolkit in capsule form – covering cushioning, lubrication, and inflammation reduction.

How I would use it:

I religiously take 4 capsules once daily with breakfast. Stick with it consistently; I’d treat it like brushing your teeth – daily upkeep = best results. Heads-up: turmeric can stain, so don’t hold them near your shiny white t-shirt!

The Science:

HydroCurc® (curcumin) significantly reduces joint pain in osteoarthritis

Study: The Effect of a Dispersible Curcumin (HydroCurc®) Compared to a Placebo for Reducing Joint Pain.

Complementary Medicine Research (2022)

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35477159/

In this randomised, double‑blind, placebo‑controlled trial of 80 adults aged 25-70, supplementation with 500 mg HydroCurc® twice daily for 14 days significantly reduced morning joint pain (VAS scores) compared to placebo, notably from day 11 onward. The curcumin group also reported reduced rescue medication use and no adverse effects – demonstrating HydroCurc®’s rapid pain-lowering effects in osteoarthritis.

Glucosamine sulphate improves joint pain and function with strong safety profile

Study: The Safety and Efficacy of Glucosamine and/or Chondroitin in Humans: Systematic Review.

Nutrients (2022)

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35883057/

This systematic review of 146 human studies – including predominantly randomised controlled trials – found that glucosamine sulphate (usually 1,500mg/day) with or without chondroitin consistently provided positive outcomes for joint pain and function in osteoarthritis, with over 90% of efficacy studies reporting benefit. Safety profiles were stable and mild across diverse populations.