5% Nutrition

Joint Defender

$36.99

Joint Defender is a comprehensive joint support formula featuring over a dozen well-dosed ingredients designed to promote optimal joint health and function. Hardcore training needs a hardcore support supplement.

You hit the weights brutally hard every work out and you pride yourself on never missing a workout. That’s dedication!
Over time, that kind of dedication can take a toll on your joints. If you want to keep making progress, you have to take care of your joints but you don’t want to depend on just any joint formula, you want one as hardcore as you are – Joint Defender by Rich Piana 5% Nutrition!

With ingredients like Cat’s Claw, Joint Defender can ease pain and promote joint health. There’s also Type II Collagen, Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and MSM, to support joint repair. Improved joint health is a key part of your recovery. After all, your joints need to be ready to go, just like your mind and muscles.

Joint Repair Complex

D-Glucosamine, Chondroitin Sulfate, and MSM are three common joint support ingredients that work together to help overall joint health.

KollaGen II-xs™ Collagen Type II - This ingredient is effectively dosed at 2 grams, one of the biggest doses you will find. Collagen is a component of joint cartilage that, when used as a supplement, can improve joint health.⁽¹⁾

L-Proline – This is a non-essential amino acid that’s a component of collagen and therefore plays an important role in joint health and function.⁽²⁾

Hyaluronic Acid – Joint Defender utilizes an effective dose of this ingredient which is a component of the synovial fluid that surrounds and lubricates the joints. This is common in skincare products when it should be more common in joint health products.⁽³⁾

Cats Claw Powder – This is a popular herb with an extended history of traditional use for various ailments such as joint health, digestive problems, and whole-body vascular health.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) – Curcumin is being recognized and used worldwide in many different forms for multiple potential health benefits including joint health.

Bioperine® Black Pepper Extract is a popular absorption enhancing ingredient which supports improved absorption of the nutrients in Joint Defender.

KollaGen II-xs™ Collagen Type II – This is a patented, advanced Collagen that is the result of continuous, innovative research and is designed to help reduce pain as well as increase joint mobility.

Bioperine® Black Pepper Extract – This popular compound improves the absorption and utilization of the nutrients it is paired with.

Blackstone Labs

Orthobolic

$39.99

Recovery is key when it comes to developing your body’s muscles and overall performance. The harder you go, the more stress you cause your body. This is a good thing in the end, though. As your body naturally rebuilds itself, it always bounces back stronger than before. This is how we get ahead of the curve; the drive to go all-out, balls-to-the-wall intensity when training and lifting.

Whether you are a seasoned veteran of weightlifting, or a nascent up-and-comer trying to get a grasp on how to create a chiseled physique, you often hear the same phrases over and over again:

“Pace yourself, bro.”

“Don’t overexert yourself.”

We know how easy it is to shrug off this kind of advice, as valid as it may be. Pushing it to the limit definitely has its drawbacks. You may wake up the next day stiff, sore, achy, etc. The discomfort is real and not to be trifled with. Your body reacts to stress through inflammation, but you'd rather push yourself through it. You want to just do the damn thing. It goes back to the age-old conflict between body and mind.

Remember, this is Blackstone Labs and we use chemistry and real science to game the system. Forget using kid-friendly, low-grade, over-the-counter drugs and get ready for something that actually works! Introducing OrthoBolic! OrthoBolic contains our very own trademarked ingredients that are designed to clean up and repair your joints, allowing to go totally apeshit in the gym and bounce back faster than ever before! It interacts with your body’s own inflammatory response mechanisms to rebuild and restore itself with as little downtime as possible. Say goodbye to limping up to the bench and floundering through half-assed sets.

OrthoBolic is also great for lifetime weightlifters. It actively “cleans up” joints that have been whittled down by years of stress. No more knock kneed wobble-walking through the gym lobby after doing what you love so much. Feel the freedom to be who you really are deep down and reconnect with that overwhelming feeling of accomplishment that you were so accustomed to when you were younger. Go harder, feel stronger, while at the same time being less stiff, less sore, and most of all, less concerned about placing limitations on yourself.

OrthoBolic is our brand-new, proprietary supplement that showcases and makes use of the following ingredients:

PALMITOYLETHANOLAMIDE (PEA)

PEA is an endogenous fatty acid that is your body's natural anti-inflammatory molecule. PEA works by reducing the activation and mitigation of mast cells. Mast cells are white blood cells that releases mediators that are pro-inflammatory such as histamines, inflammatory cytokines, prostaglandins, and reactive oxygen species(ROS). Some studies also suggest that it can bind to COX-2(same as ibuprofen) as well as your endocannibinoid receptors, which can help mediate pain and inflammation. Worth noting, to date PEA has no known drug interactions which implies it's very safe for anyone to supplement with. Doses vary but as little as 200mg a day has been shown to have an affect on inflammation.

BOSWELLIA SERRATA EXTRACT

Boswellia Serrata extract is an all natural lipoxygenase-5(LOX-5) inhibitor, it blocks the conversion of fatty acids into leukotrienes like histamines, prostaglandins, and other pro-inflammatory molecules. One of the active compounds is AKBA(3-O-acetyl-11-keto-boswellic acid). Boswellia Serrata Extract acts very quickly, showing a 70% reduction in joint discomfort and 63% reduction in joint stiffness in as little as 7 days.

CURCUMIN, 95% CURCUMINOIDS (WITH BIOPERINE)

From the turmeric root, curcumin and curcuminoids decrease the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines like IL-6, TNF-alpha, NF-kappaB, COX-2 and LOX-5. TNF-alpha can destroy joint cartilage. Data for curcumin shows to decrease swollen joints and tenderness by 70%. Curcumin can also increase anti-inflammatory enzymes in your body, as well as increase free radical scavenging(decreases ROS). Bioperine(black pepper extract) has been shown to increase bioavailability of curcumin by 2000%.

CISSUS QUADRANGULARIS (CQ) (STD FOR KETOSTEROIDS)

CQ stimulates the metabolism and uptake of calcium by osteoblasts (bone cells) which increases healing in fractures. A meta analysis of CQ has shown to reduce healing time by 40%+. CQ enhances your body's natural healing process. It has also been shown to decrease joint discomfort and increase functionality. CQ can also increase collagen synthesis in osteoblasts.

UC-II (UNDENATURED TYPE II COLLAGEN)

UC-II is an ingredient containing undenatured type II collagen. This can help with your body's natural process of removing damaged collagen/tissue and repairing damaged areas. Type II collagen can also increase production of anti-inflammatory cytokines, as well as help heal cartilage. Studies show that once a day dosing of UC-II can reduced perceived pain levels by 33%, including a reduction in all tests used to determine perceived pain(WOMAC, VAS, and Lequesne). All studies show that subjects reduced the amount of OTC pain medication by 67% within the first 30 days.

NutraBio

Extreme Joint Care

$29.99

Extreme Joint Care is a full joint and musculoskeletal support matrix containing clinically validated patented ingredients that support overall joint health, cartilage, function and mobility. Take a close look at the fully transparent label and you will find:

1500mg D-Glucosamine Sulfate - A natural component in the growth, repair, and maintenance of cartilage.
540mg Chondroitin Sulfate - Forms the structural framework of collagen.
442mg Gelatin – In athletes shown to support joint health.
500mg Opti-MSM® - Plays a role in maintaining the cushion between joints to support mobility and healthy cartilage.
200mg Meriva® Curcumin Phytosome - Supported by 22 clinical trials demonstrating effectiveness for joint health, and healthy
200mg KollaGen II-xs™ - The unique combination of natural nutrients found in kollaGen II-xs™ have been scientifically proven effective for joint health and flexibility.
100mg ApresFlex® - Suports joint comfort, function and mobility.
100mg Hyaluronic Acid - Supports cushioning and lubricating areas such as tendons, joints and muscles.
5mg Bioperine - Enhance absorption of the active ingredients in Extreme Joint Care leading to higher bioavailability.
3mg Boron - Used by the body to build bones, improve the absorption of calcium, and for building and repairing joint cartilage.

Extreme Joint Care is in a classification of its own. A true joint support formula from the most trusted and innovative name in sports nutrition, NutraBio, who believes in using only the most efficacious, clinically dosed, and research backed ingredients on the market without all the fluff. Extreme Joint Care contain no proprietary blends, fillers, excipients, chemicals, or any other harmful or unneeded additives. Only ingredients shown by science to work and produce results. No corners were cut in making Extreme Joint Care. It covers all the bases to promote optimal joint health and support your fitness goals.

Axe & Sledge

Elbow Grease

$39.99

JOINT HEALTH SUPPORT

YEARS OF HARD WORK, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE GYM, DEFINITELY TAKES A TOLL ON YOUR BODY — ESPECIALLY YOUR JOINTS. JOINT HEALTH IS NOT TO BE TAKEN LIGHTLY, YET IT’S OFTEN OVERLOOKED. WITHOUT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING JOINTS, YOUR PHYSICAL ABILITIES WILL BE SEVERELY COMPROMISED. THERE ARE SEVERAL JOINT HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS ON THE MARKET, BUT VERY FEW ARE EFFICACIOUSLY DOSED OR HAVE PATENTED INGREDIENTS THAT ARE SUPPORTED BY RESEARCH. SO WE DECIDED TO CREATE OUR OWN!

ELBOW GREASE IS A COMPREHENSIVE JOINT HEALTH SUPPLEMENT THAT’S FORMULATED FOR THE HARDEST WORKERS IN THE ROOM. REGARDLESS IF YOU LIFT WEIGHTS OR NOT, ELBOW GREASE CAN BE USED BY ANYONE WHO IS SUFFERING FROM JOINT PAIN OR IS TAKING PREVENTATIVE MEASURES TO ENSURE THEY DON’T HAVE TO DEAL WITH IT IN THE FIRST PLACE.

SIMILAR TO OUR OTHER PRODUCTS, ELBOW GREASE CONTAINS SEVERAL PATENTED INGREDIENTS THAT ARE SHOWN TO BE EFFECTIVE, SUCH AS:

OPTIMSM® FROM BERGSTROM NUTRITION
BIOCELL COLLAGEN® FROM BIOCELL TECHNOLOGY
BIOPERINE® FROM SABINSA CORPORATION

OPTIMSM® IS ONE OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND PUREST FORMS OF METHYLSULFONYLMETHANE (MSM) AVAILABLE IN THE WORLD. OPTIMSM® SUPPORTS OVERALL JOINT HEALTH AND IMPROVES MOBILITY BY DECREASING PAIN, INFLAMMATION, AND DETERIORATION OF THE JOINTS’ CARTILAGE MATRIX.

BIOCELL COLLAGEN® IS A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF:

HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN TYPE II PEPTIDES
CHONDROITIN SULFATE
HYALURONIC ACID

BIOCELL COLLAGEN® SUPPORTS JOINT, SKIN, AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE HEALTH. BIOCELL COLLAGEN® MAY ALSO BOOST POST-WORKOUT RECOVERY.

BIOPERINE® IS A HIGH-QUALITY BLACK PEPPER FRUIT EXTRACT THAT’S STANDARDIZED TO CONTAIN AT LEAST 95% PIPERINE. IT HELPS IMPROVE THE OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS OF ELBOW GREASE BY SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCING THE ABSORPTION OF EACH INGREDIENT.

BESIDES THOSE THREE PATENTED INGREDIENTS, ELBOW GREASE CONTAINS HIGHLY BIOAVAILABLE FORMS OF MULTIPLE ESSENTIAL VITAMINS AND MINERALS, INCLUDING:

VITAMIN C
ZINC
VITAMIN D3
MANGANESE

ELBOW GREASE ALSO CONTAINS:

BORON: SUPPORTS BONE HEALTH BY MAINTAINING APPROPRIATE LEVELS OF VITAMIN D, CALCIUM, AND MAGNESIUM
GLUCOSAMINE AND CHONDROITIN: TWO NATURAL COMPOUNDS THAT HELP FORM CARTILAGE (TISSUE THAT CUSHIONS JOINTS)
CETYL MYRISTOLEATE COMPLEX: A GROUP OF FATTY ACIDS THAT MAY REDUCE THE RISK OF DEVELOPING ARTHRITIS

OVERALL, ELBOW GREASE IS A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF INGREDIENTS THAT ARE PROVEN TO HELP REBUILD CARTILAGE, WHICH SERVES AS A SHOCK ABSORBER FOR YOUR JOINTS, DECREASES PAIN, AND KEEPS YOUR JOINTS FEELING 100%. IF YOU’RE A TRUE HARD-WORKING M’FER, MAKE SURE TO PICK UP A BOTTLE OF ELBOW GREASE TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR JOINTS.

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