Q. Why is Syn-flex®
considered to be one of the most effective Glucosamine products
on the market today?
A. We have taken the utmost care to ensure we provide
the highest quality, most effective product. To do this,
we use only the highest quality and purest ingredients.
In fact, we use 98% pure liquid Glucosamine with ten other
high quality synergistic arthritis-fighting ingredients
in a premium formula developed for maximum absorption and
relief. In addition, each batch of Syn-flex® undergoes
a laboratory analysis to ensure ingredient quality and efficacy
plus is issued a certificate of analysis.
In the very high quality liquid form, you will absorb much
more Glucosamine (and other ingredients) than you would
with products in pill or capsule form. As a result, most
users are able to notice results in about 10-20 days instead
of 6-10 weeks (or at all with capsules or low-grade liquid
products.)
Q. Are there any side effects?
A. Syn-flex® is a very safe product. There
are a few things you need to know:
- Consult your doctor before taking Glucosamine if you are
currently pregnant or nursing. Current medical literature
indicates that diabetics may use Syn-flex. However, you
may wish to monitor your blood sugar levels or consult your
physician.
- If you are allergic to shellfish, you should monitor your
reaction and discontinue if any adverse affects occur. A
small percentage of people who take Glucosamine may encounter
light diarrhea or stomach upset. This can be avoided by
splitting dosage between morning and evening. More information
on side effects
can be found here.
Q. Does Syn-flex® interact
with any drugs or medications?
A. Syn-flex® is an all-natural product and
should not interact with any drugs or medications.
Q. Is Syn-flex® sold in
stores?
A. Syn-flex® is sold in a number of health
food stores, health clubs, hair salons, chiropractors offices,
veterinarian offices, and the like. However, Syn-flex®
is not available in any large retail stores at this time.
We prefer to deal direct with our customers, and being the
manufacturer of Syn-flex®, we are able to offer you
the best price and mail you the product free of charge (in
the United States). You can order online here via our secure
server or if you are outside the United States, you can
use the international order form.
Q. How can I buy Syn-flex®?
A. We accept credit cards, checks, and money orders. You can
order online here via our secure server or if you are outside the United
States, you can use the international order form.
Call us at (941) 778-2155 between 9am and 5pm EST Monday through Friday,
or mail a check or money order to:
Synflex America, Inc.
5358 Gulf Drive
Holmes Beach, FL 34217
Q. Why is better, stronger,
healthier cartilage important?
A. When your cartilage is damaged, either as a result of primary
osteoarthritis or following from an injury (secondary osteoarthritis),
you will suffer the consequences. Since cartilage protects the bones from
coming into contact with one another, the opposite result is extremely
painful. In a great many cases, it can result in surgery.
As your cartilage begins to lose its “fluid-like”
capabilities, the process of osteoarthritis begins. Whether
the result of aging, genetics, overuse or injury, some 70
million Americans suffer from this debilitating condition.
Whether you suffer from this condition or are trying to
prevent it, every step that you can take to avoid the consequences
is well worth it.
Q. What exactly is Glucosamine?
A. Glucosamine, is a charged sugar molecule that
is a key component of the extracellular matrix of cartilage
(grout between the cartilage cells). It absorbs and releases
water with each step, thereby acting as a shock absorber
for the joints. With more Glucosamine present, there is
more joint protection.
Glucosamine is a natural sugar produced
by your body. It is the essential and principal ingredient
that determines the quantity of proteoglycans (water-holding)
molecules that also form in the body. The greater the amount
of Glucosamine in the body, the greater the amount of proteoglycans.
The proteoglycans are large, water-binding molecules made
up of (both) proteins and sugars. It is important to understand
that they are a major building block of healthy, vital cartilage.
Glucosamine also stimulates the production of glycosaminoglycans
(GAG's) which are important proteins found in cartilage.
They serve to "bind" the water within the cartilage
matrix. Glucosamine supplements are made from the shells
of shellfish. (more information on Glucosamine)
Q. Is Syn-flex® approved
by the FDA?
A. Glucosamine products are nutritional supplements
and are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA).
Q. Will I need to take this
product daily for the rest of my life to keep my hip joint
in repair or will I be able to reduce the dosage or even
stop taking it at some point?
A. It is indeed advisable to maintain a daily dose
of 1/4 oz. (1.5 teaspoons) per day. Those over 220 pounds
or so may wish to maintain a higher dosage than this. For
athletes, those using Syn-flex® as an arthritis easing
measure, or those with mild arthritis, we recommend using
1/4 oz. for the first 8 weeks, and then dropping the dosage
in half. Of course, if any pains return or cartilage continues
to deteriorate, increase your dosage. We recommend that
mostly everyone take a double dose (1/2 oz. per day) for
the first 7-10 days.
Q. My friend is allergic to
shellfish, but has been taking Glucosamine for four years
now without any problem. Can she take Syn-flex®?
A. Your friend can absolutely take Syn-flex®.
As long as Glucosamine hasn't been a problem in the past,
Syn-flex® will be fine for her. (The antigen in shellfish
that causes an allergic reaction has been removed from Syn-flex®.
Nonetheless, we encourage you to consult with your physician
before using Glucosamine.) In fact, new research has shown
that Glucosamine is very unlikely to cause an allergic reaction
in someone allergic to shellfish. In most cases, allergies
are caused by proteins in shellfish, not chitin, a carbohydrate
from which Glucosamine is extracted. Furthermore, there
is no crossover between the acid derived chitin from shells
and the antigens that cause shellfish allergies since the
acid process required to leach the chitin from the shell
strips away the carbohydrate side chains that would be antigenic.
Q. I have never tried Syn-flex®.
What does it taste like?
A.
If you prefer, you can mix Synflex with your favorite drink.
Some prefer to take a sip of water after using it.
Q. Is it true that Syn-flex®
will ease osteoarthritis pain in dogs, cats, and horses
too?
A. Yes. Glucosamine was used to help with arthritis in horses
many years before the beneficial effects for humans were
known. Now with the high quality Glucosamine, the liquid
formula for maximum absorption, and the ten other beneficial
ingredients, your dog or cat's arthritis or hip dysplasia
can be alleviated with Syn-flex®. Information on Syn-flex®
for use in pets can be found here.
Q. Do pets like the taste of
Syn-flex®?
A. The large majority of dogs like the flavor and administration
is very easy. In about 10% of cases, you may need to put
the Syn-flex® on a treat, mix it in with their food,
or administer orally.
Q. What's the difference between
Syn-flex® and Syn-flex® for pets?
A. In fact, they are the exact same product. The
only difference is the dosage amount. The reason why we
have separate "products" on the order form is
so we can keep track of our sales.
Q. I am an athlete. Can Syn-flex®
benefit me?
A. Absolutely. (See our website and review the
comments of some world-class athletes who use it.)
Q. Who is Synflex America and
how did you come up with Syn-flex®?
A. Synflex America was founded in 1999 by J.R.
Rogers. In 1993, J.R. fell off a two story building and
ended up with Spinal Stenosis and Secondary Arthritis in
his neck. He tried pretty much everything he could find,
but little helped and what did help often had very serious
side effects. A friend of his was using a prototype liquid
Glucosamine to treat his thoroughbred horses and was using
something very close to the Syn-flex® formula to ease
arthritis in his horses. J.R. tried some of the formula
and within four days he noticed that his pain had been significantly
reduced. Within about 15 days, his inflammation had subsided
and he had much greater mobility in his neck.
J.R. began passing out samples to his
friends and they were astounded by the results they were
getting. He knew that this product was one that belonged
in the hands of everyone who suffered from OA. He founded
Synflex America. Beginning in July, 2001, Syn-flex®
was first made available to the general public worldwide.
It has been an incredible success with a rapidly growing
audience of direct purchasers and wholesale buyers. In fact,
Synflex America is the largest direct-to-consumer retailer
of liquid Glucosamine in the world.
Because pills and capsules are not
absorbed as well as liquid Glucosamine, you are not receiving
as much Glucosamine to your joints with pills and capsules
or receiving it as quickly. Common sense tells you that
you will receive more and faster relief from liquid Glucosamine
than from pills and capsules. Those who use a high quality
liquid Glucosamine formula can expect to notice results
in about 7-14 days. As the pain eases, the liquid Glucosamine
also assists in the rehabilitation of the cartilage by renewing
the supply of synovial fluid by producing the molecule nutrient
protogylcans.
Q. I had knee surgery and lost
half of my cartilage. How much of it can I rebuild and how?
A. Frankly it is difficult to quantify the rehabilitation
of cartilage by percentages. The cartilage that has been
damaged, may have simply lost its water-binding and water-holding
capabilities. Glucosamine and chondritin found in Syn-flex®
stimulate the production of proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans,
restoring the cushioning properties of the cartilage and
stopping bad enzymes from continuing to chew your cartilage
away.
It is safe to say that the rehabilitation
would be quite dramatic. It does vary person to person and
depends on the severity and progression of your arthritis.
Q. My doctor specifically recommended
taking Syn-flex®. Are there many doctors who recommend
Syn-flex®?
A. Many doctors are now recommending Glucosamine,
and many are indeed specifically recommending Syn-flex®.
Generally, they either use Syn-flex® themselves or have
heard great things about Syn-flex® from their patients.
You can read a number of their testimonials in our success
stories.
Q. I see that Syn-flex®
contains both Glucosamine Sulfate and Glucosamine HCL. Why
is Glucosamine HCL added to your product?
A. A medical study released in January of 2001
confirmed that Glucosamine Sulfate is clinically proven
to assist those who suffer from arthritis. However, that
is only part of the picture. Another medical study conducted
several years ago compared the two ingredients. That study
found the HCL form of Glucosamine created even more cartilage
components and may have a higher bio-availability. We have
combined both ingredients to ensure you benefit from both.
In fact, Syn-flex® contains 1250mg of Glucosamine per
daily 1/4oz. dose. (More about the ingredients)
Q. I have purchased Syn-flex®.
What do you recommend for dosage?
A. We have set up a page to explain this. You may
read this here.
Q. I know a lot of people who
use it and they all swear by it. What makes Syn-flex®
so effective?
A. Certainly the ingredients themselves play a
major role here. As well, it should be clear that a liquid
formula is going to provide the greatest possible absorption
into your system. More information on how Syn-flex®
works can be found in "How Syn-flex® Works."
Q. What if there is NO cartilage
left in a joint.... what can Syn-flex® do....??
A. When there is no cartilage left, Syn-flex®
will help regenerate as much cartilage as is possible. However,
when a bone on bone situation has occurred it is very challenging.
- Syn-flex® will be your best shot at saving any cartilage
that may be remaining and easing your pain. Additionally,
if cartilage in one joint has disappeared, you should be
taking liquid Glucosamine to protect other joints throughout
your body.
- If you are currently using NSAIDs or COX-2 Inhibitors, I would suggest
not taking these as you are putting yourself at risk for many severe side
effects. Furthermore, there is recent research suggesting taking these
will actually hasten the deterioration of your cartilage.
Q. I have noticed that pills
and capsules usually contain both Glucosamine and Chondroitin.
Does Syn-flex® have Chondroitin in it?
A. Yes. The shark cartilage is comprised of approximately
20% Chondroitin Sulfate.
Q. Why do you use shark cartilage
to derive the Chondroitin Sulfate in Syn-flex®?
A. The two most common compounds that are used
for Chondroitin are bovine (Cow) trachea and shark cartilage.
We chose to use shark cartilage over bovine due to the risk
of BSE (Mad Cow Disease).
Q. I know that most joint products
contain Glucosamine. What are some of these other ingredients
all about?
A. All of the ingredients contained in Syn-flex®
are there because they assist in building healthy joints.
Without going into a lot of detail about them, boswellin,
yucca, and omega 3 & 6 fatty acids each contribute to
joint health and fight inflammation. Manganese and ascorbic
acid are added to aid your body's ability to produce and
absorb Glucosamine. (More about the ingredients)
Q. Are there any special instructions
other than what is on the label? Also, why are there slight
changes in the color of the product?
A. You should not refrigerate Syn-flex®. It
has a shelf life of two years so you can certainly store
it at a room temperature for that long. A slight change
in color happens sometimes. It is simply something that
happens naturally as a result of exposure to light.
Q. I live outside the U.S.,
how can I purchase Syn-flex®?
A. We ship Internationally. We charge $6.00 for
international shipping for the first bottle and $3 each
additional bottle. You can order an 8-ounce, 32-day of Syn-flex®
for just $35.95. To see this amount in your local currency,
we would suggest using this currency convertor. For orders
outside of the US, order here.
Q. Where can I find more information
on Glucosamine and arthritis?
A. Arthritis is a debilitating disease and it takes
an active approach to easing it. We have a number of resources
available for you to learn more about arthritis and the
steps taken to effectively ease it.
• The
Arthritis & Glucosamine Resource Center
• The
Arthritis Chronicle
• The
Pet Arthritis Resource Center
• The
Pet Arthritis Chronicle
Have a question that is not answered here? You can ask us via email.
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