Best Joint Supplement Australia: How to Choose
The best joint supplement in Australia for you is the one whose label shows the amounts per serve, makes only claims it can back, and fits how you like to take things.
This guide is written by Propel Health Australia, maker of the products on this site. We show how ours measures up on each point.
The best joint supplement in Australia: 6 checks
1. Amounts per serve
Look for milligrams of each ingredient per serve, not just an ingredient list. Without amounts you cannot compare products.
2. Which glucosamine
Sulphate or hydrochloride, and whether the weight given is for the compound or the glucosamine itself. See glucosamine sulphate vs hydrochloride.
3. Allergens
Glucosamine is usually from shellfish. Chondroitin may be shark, bovine or chicken. Check the warning statement.
4. Where the claims come from
Foods in Australia may only make approved health claims. If a food product promises results, ask what the claim is based on. Medicines have their own rules and an AUST L number on the pack.
5. Format
Powder or tablets. See powder vs tablets.
6. Cost per day
Divide the price by the number of days at the stated dose.
How Complete Joint Care measures up
| Check | Complete Joint Care |
|---|---|
| Amounts per serve | Listed in full |
| Glucosamine | Sulphate (sodium chloride), 750 mg |
| Also contains | Chondroitin 200 mg, MSM 750 mg, collagen 2,550 mg, turmeric extract 50 mg |
| Allergens | Shellfish and shark |
| Claims | Two approved claims, from vitamin C and zinc |
| Format | Lemon flavoured powder, 5 g a day |
| Cost per day | $1.25 to $1.62 |
If that suits you, choose your pack here.