Joint Essentials
Optimal Naturals' Joint Essentials is a 'Joint & Bone' support supplement, categorized as 'Other Combinations', with 24 ingredients. It has an N+ Score of 76, earning a 'C+' grade, indicating a good quality product. Several B vitamins, including Vitamin B1 (1mg), Vitamin B2 (1mg), Vitamin B6 (1mg), and Vitamin B12 (10mcg), along with Manganese (320mcg), are provided at clinically studied dosages that research suggests may support various metabolic processes. However, Vitamins A (100IU), C (1mg), and E (1IU) appear to be significantly underdosed for their respective clinical benefits. The product offers a diverse blend, though with some ingredient dosage inconsistencies. This supplement may appeal to individuals seeking a multi-faceted approach to joint health, with a focus on specific B vitamins and manganese.
About This Product
Joint Essentials by Optimal Naturals is a joint & bone supplement containing 24 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 76/100 (Grade C+).
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc and 6 more.
N+ Score Breakdown
Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?
Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?
Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?
Does the formula include a breadth of beneficial compounds from multiple pathways?
Strengths
- +Comprehensive formula with expected ingredients for its category
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +9 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 24 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −No major weaknesses identified
Ingredient Analysis (24 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B6 | 1.000 mg | Adequate |
| Vitamin B12 | 10.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Vitamin A | 100.000 IU | Under |
| Vitamin C | 1.000 mg | Under |
| Vitamin E | 1.000 IU | Under |
| Zinc | 200.000 mcg | High |
| Selenium | 20.000 mcg | Adequate |
| Copper | 100.000 mcg | High |
| Manganese | 320.000 mcg | High |
| Chromium | 20.000 mcg | Adequate |
| Boron | 1.000 mg | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.000 mg | Adequate |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.000 mg | Adequate |
| Chondroitin Sulfate | 400.000 mg | N/A |
| Glucosamine Sulfate | 500.000 mg | N/A |
| Niacinamide | 1.000 mg | Under |
| Devil's Claw | 1.000 mg | N/A |
| MSM | 250.000 mg | N/A |
| Cetyl Myristoleate | 1.000 mg | N/A |
| L-Histidine | 10.000 mg | N/A |
| Shark Cartilage | 750.000 mg | N/A |
| Alfalfa powder | 25.000 mg | N/A |
| Yucca Extract | 1.000 mg | N/A |
| New Zealand Green Lipped Sea Mussel | 250.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.
