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Joint & Recovery Stack

Targets joint inflammation, cartilage repair, and connective tissue integrity. Combines anti-inflammatories with structural building blocks.

Goal

Reduce joint pain, improve mobility, support cartilage repair

Best For

Athletes, those with arthritis, or age-related joint stiffness

Supplements (5)

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2,000–3,000 mg EPA+DHA

High EPA for anti-inflammatory effect. Take with food.

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CurcuminWith Meals

500–1,000 mg (Meriva or with piperine)

Must use enhanced form — standard curcumin has <1% absorption

10–15 g hydrolyzed peptides

Add to coffee or smoothie. Take with Vitamin C.

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Vitamin CMorning

500 mg

Essential cofactor for collagen synthesis — pair with collagen

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BoswelliaWith Meals

100–250 mg AprèsFlex

Specific 5-LOX inhibitor. Effects build over 1–4 weeks.

Tips

  • ·Collagen + Vitamin C is a non-negotiable pairing for cartilage repair
  • ·Omega-3 and curcumin attack inflammation through different pathways — use both
  • ·Boswellia (AprèsFlex) showed results in studies at just 100 mg/day
  • ·Allow 8–12 weeks for collagen's full effects on joints
  • ·Curcumin can replace NSAIDs for many people — discuss with your doctor