Cosamin Avoca with Glucosamine and MSM Joint Health Supplement, Faster Acting Vegetarian Formula, 120 Tablets

Having read in Arthritis Magazine that soy and avocado unsaponifiables have been shown to slow the development of arthritis in the hip (of which I have the beginnings), I researched likely products. I read encouraging reviews of Avoca from customers for whom it seems to have worked wonders, and ordered this product.No wonders here. In fact, quite the opposite.First, the tablet form. Horrid! Cumbersome and difficult to swallow. But hey, I thought, no biggie really, if it helps. At first, I didn't notice any difference one way or the other, even after a few weeks. I started on a 2nd bottle, on the understanding that it often takes a while of using a product before one feels a noticeable benefit. Meanwhile, though, constant weariness crept up on me, and any exercise (yoga, walking, etc) left me increasingly achy. Age, I thought (being in my early 60s), though my mum used to bat around like mad well into her 80s, as did my dad . Just my luck to miss out on their bat genes, esp. as I'd always thought of myself as having good stamina for my age. It got so bad that if I sat for any extended time, it would be quite painful to get up, let alone in the mornings, when I'd wake feeling weary even after 7 hours of sleep (a miracle, for me). Only after an hour or so of being up would the achy weariness subside.Then I began wondering, When did this start? Is there anything I'd added/subtracted from my diet in the past few months? Ah, supplements. Nothing new - except for Avoca. And I wasn't even taking it every day, nor taking the recommended max dose. I then read about soy protein isolate, which this contains, and about the process used to make it. Though Avoca contains very little, anyone should check how the stuff is made - it doesn't give confidence in the health dept.I stopped taking Avoca about a week ago. Within a day, my aches subsided. Fluke, I thought; let's see what happens when I exercise. Again, no problem. Within 2 days, I was waking more alert, and considerably less achy. A week later, and I feel better all the time. Less fuzzy-headed, to boot. So I'm back to my "good stamina" self, and even stiffness in my hands that I hadn't associated with taking Avoca is, more slowly, getting better.I'm sticking with tumeric!

I have arthritis in my left shoulder and back and after using this product, I'm amazed me how much it helped. I have not taken pain killers for almost a month and that is awesome as far as I'm concerned. I would give this a try and see how it works for you. The pain and the hurt has decreased and movement of my shoulder and back is much better. It's not going to cure the problem but its better then (pain) pills or a joint replacement. I will keep using it and see how much better I can get. I have only been taken it for three weeks as of this date. Give it a try and there is nothing to lose except the pain and hurt you feel. The only thing with this brand, is that the pills are big and can be hard to swallow. I take three and one time (one at a time) but you can follow the instructions as to how you would like to do it. I called the company and they have made a smaller pill and easier to swallow.

I have been diagnosed with a partial tear in my right rotator cuff - an extremely painful condition. I ordered Avoca ASU and have been taking it for about two weeks, not so much for the rotator cuff injury as for the accompanying diagnosis of mild osteoarthritis. The basic idea behind this OTC medication is that it helps rebuild and strengthen cartilage. I reviewed a National Institute of Health (NIH, USA) double-blind study showing that the ingredients in this product lower the incidence of dependence on NSAIDs for treatment of the aches and pains that go with having OA. Study here: [...] Only you are ultimately responsible for your own health and well being. If you are like me, that means you want to stave off the disease processes we call aging as long as possible. I recommend this product as part of your strategy if, like me you are in your 40's or older and experiencing osteoarthritis this product may help.I also take this product for the same symptoms:  Schiff Glucosamine Plus MSM 1500mg - 200 Coated Tablets

The joints in my hands started hurting to the point that holding a glass was painful. Stiffness every morning. I confirmed osteoarthritis with x-ray. The doc gave me little direction other than injections and eventually surgery on my thumb. I did some research and discovered the ASU approach. I chose the Avoca because I'm allergic to shell fish. Within 10 days, I noticed a difference. Two weeks, the pain and stiffness is gone. Even my bad neck is better, thus avoiding another injection treatment. After a few months, I continue to take three tabs daily for best results. Cold weather may make a difference, but I am confident my hands will be better with taking the Avoca. ASU has worked great for me and has made a big difference in the quality of my life.

I tried Avoca as a last resort to help with hip pain due to hip dysplasia causing cartilage to wear down prematurely. (I am trying to hold off as long as possible for a hip replacement.) I had been taking the shellfish type joint support for 6-12 months with no relief. Before taking this product, I was in great daily pain, walking with a limp and my hip would suddenly slip out of the socket while walking. After several weeks, I noticed a decrease in pain. By 8 weeks, my hip does not slip out and I am rarely in pain unless I push myself too hard. I have been taking this product for about 6 months now and it is still working. I can tell when I miss a dose, the pain comes back quickly. I would recommend giving this product a try. I am not sure why it works for some and not others, maybe it depends on the source of pain. Another thing that works for me is a heating pad so I use both daily.