Avoca ASU is made by Nutramax Laboratories, Inc., the makers of Cosamin®DS, the #1 brand of glucosamine/chondroitin sulfate recommended by orthopedic surgeons and rheumatologists.
Avoca ASU goes beyond the average glucosamine supplement. It is a potent combination of non-shellfish glucosamine and NMX1000™ avocado/soybean unsaponifiables (ASU), with OptiMSM® and decaffeinated green tea.
NMX1000 avocado/soybean unsaponifiables is a potent compound that has been shown in cartilage cells to lower the production of several compounds involved in the process of cartilage breakdown in joints.
OptiMSM is a pure form of MSM. MSM provides sulfur which is used by cartilage.
What role do the glucosamine and ASU in Avoca ASU play?
The glucosamine in Avoca ASU is used as a building block of cartilage by supplying a key component that keeps cartilage cells healthy and functioning properly. ASU stands for avocado/soybean unsaponifiables, derived from avocados and soybeans and used for joint health. Studies using cartilage cells have shown that ASU lowers the expression of several compounds involved in the process of cartilage breakdown in the joints. ASU complements the positive effects of the glucosamine in Avoca ASU. A greater than additive effect, known as a “synergistic” effect, on cartilage cells was seen using ASU and glucosamine together. Avoca ASU® also contains decaffeinated green tea for antioxidant health benefit effects.
What is OptiMSM®, and why is it included in the formula?
OptiMSM is the pure and patented form of MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), that provides sulfur which is used for the structural integrity of joint cartilage.
All ingredients are from non-animal origin.
Suggested Use:
Take 3 tablets daily. It may take 4-8 weeks before the initial effect of Avoca ASU is noted. Once desired effect is noted, number of tablets may be decreased over time to maintain comfort level.
Ingredients:
ASU Blend, Green Tea Leaf Extract (in a soy phosphatidylcholine complex); Other ingredients: Glucosamine hydrochloride, methylsulfonylmethane, dicalcium phosphate, proprietary blend (avocado/soybean unsaponifiables, soy phosphatidylcholine complex, green tea leaf extract, soy protein isolate, tocopherols [preservative], silicon dioxide), microcrystalline cellulose, and magnesium stearate. NOTE: Some ingredients in this product are manufactured in a facility that also handles soy, wheat, and/or milk.
Overall Rating for Avoca ASU by Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. - 60 tablets16.58
