My interest in taking joint supplements started in January of 2006. I was planning to run in the Richmond's Monument 10K and asked a colleague about supplements that could help alleviate some of the joint discomfort I would experience from strenuous exercise. She recommended glucosamine.

I went online, researched the benefits, and decided to purchase six bottles. After two months, my joints stopped cracking when I moved from a squatting to a standing position during my exercise routine. I was able to finish my race in 1:07:10. I plan to run again this year and have been training by running 6 miles every weekend, and using my elliptical machine on weekdays for building endurance. So far, I have not experienced any joint discomfort from my training.

From my initial interest in purchasing glucosamine, I purchased other supplements such as lycopene, lutein, CoQ10, cod liver oil, resveratrol, and multivitamins. Taking supplements and vitamins truly reduced my stress level, sustained my energy, and help with my skin appearance and texture.

After my husband's homecoming from Iraq, I recommended that he too should take the supplements. His success resulted in finishing a half marathon in 2:48:07. - Megan T. - Sep - 20 '08

Asthma attacks can strike at any moment. It's such a horrible feeling to not be able to take a full deep breath . . . Something just had to be done.

My mother came home with a bottle of Omega-3 fatty acid pills. She told me how her chiropractor recommended that she take them to help lubricate her joints, lose weight, and support heart health. I was also trying to lose weight, so I began taking them as a part of my daily regimen. A week or two into taking the Omega-3s, I noticed a tremendous difference in my breathing when I would exercise. I ended up researching Omega-3 fatty acids online and soon came to realize that the nutrients were contributing to the improvement in my breathing.

I can now run around with my son without losing my breath right away. I have lost 25 pounds as well, and I am feeling much more confident. My next goal is to run a marathon and with all this newfound energy I have I will achieve this goal very shortly. Now I can live my life to the fullest!- Jacqualine M. - Sep - 20 '08

At age 15, my right knee was reconstructed due to a serious sports injury. The damage done to the ligaments and cartilage made exercise, gardening and other chores a painful task. For 22 years I’ve overcompensated for my injured knee, causing my left knee to swell and throb from overuse. That is until I started taking Glucosamine, Chondroitin and MSM.

In August of 2006, my sister introduced me to Glucosamine, Chondroitin and MSM. Within two weeks of taking Glucosamine, Chondroitin and MSM, the chronic discomfort in my knees was almost unnoticeable. Now, six months later, my knees feel stronger, healthier and more mobile.
I have noticed improvement in my wrists, ankles and shoulders as well.

I had stopped practicing yoga because many positions require balancing the body's weight open the hands, feet and knees, putting pressure on the joints. Well, I'm back in the gym doing yoga, using the treadmill, feeling great and telling everyone I know about my fantastic experience with Glucosamine, Chondroitin and MSM!
- Teresa D. - Sep - 20 '08

I am 67 years old. In 2006, I was diagnosed with age related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness in the older population. The Casey Eye Clinic in Portland is nationally recognized leader in the eye care and research. They, along with the National Eye Institute (NEI) suggested that after extensive research, that Omega-3s play a significant role in slowing the progression of AMD. I take 1200 mg of Omega-3s daily, and in the last two months, my eyesight has actually slightly improved which is very reassuring. With Omega-3, and the Casey Eye Clinic, my eyesight future looks bright.- William M. - Sep - 18 '08