Q. What about side effects?

Flexicose is tolerated by nearly everyone. The only people who should not take Flexicose are people who are allergic to shellfish, nursing or pregnant. If you are diabetic, please consult your doctor. In general, Flexicose is considered very safe with no severe side effects

Q. How to purchase?

You may order direct from our secure web site. Our site is hosted with Yahoo and uses the secure Yahoo shopping cart. You can purchase with confidence. We also have a link on the purchase page where PayPal members may pay through their PayPal account. We also accept checks and money orders. You may send your payments to:

Cactus Canyon
Box 3
Southard, OK 73770

Q. What is the dosage required?

There are just 10 calories per serving of Flexicose. Each Flexicose serving contains 1500 mg of glucosamine sulfate. Flexicose also contains 25% of the RDA of Vitamins A, C and E and 35% of Manganese.

Q. How does the self-measuring bottle work?

Q. How does the glucosamine in Flexicose work?

Glucosamine is actually a form of an amino sugar whose role is very important in the formation of cartilage. Glucosamine is important in stimulating the production of essential building blocks of cartilage. It also inhibits chondrocytes which are enzymes that destroy cartilage. In short, glucosamine gives your body the basic materials to ensure healthy cartilage. Glucosamine helps develop tendons, cartilage, ligaminets, and fingernails. There are no side effects because glucosamine is already a natural product found in the human body. Problems arise when glucosamine levels fall as we age. Taking a glucosamine supplement can restore glucosamine to proper levels within the body.

Q. What about chondroitin?

Cartilage contains a component called Chondroitin Sulfate. It's a large molecule made up of chains of glucosamine sulfate. It's function is similar to that of glucosamine.

Q. What about MSM?

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is a sulfur compound. It is closely related to the well known product DMSO. It has been found that painful joints contain low levels of sulfur. Double blind studies have shown that MSM can lower discomfort in joints after six weeks.

Q. What are the main, active ingredients?

Besides Glucosamine Sulfate, Chondroitin Sulfate, MSM, and glucosamine HCL, Flexicose also contains the following:

Aloe Vera
Manganese Ascorbate
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Manganese Ascorbate
Boswellin
Vitamin C
Bromelaine
Vitamin A
Yucca
Vitamin E

Q. Can Flexicose be used with pets?

Yes! Simply pour Flexicose on your pet's food. Most pets will readily eat their food with Flexicose on it.

Q. What about the other forms of Flexicose?

Flexicose is offered for both humans and pets. They are identical formulas. Either can be used for pets or humans.

Q. Is liquid better than tablet forms of glucosamine?

Studies have proven that liquid forms of almost all medicines and supplements absorb much more efficiently than pill forms. Liquid Flexicose ensures you will get maximum absorption. There are many products available which contain glucosamine. But many of them require taking up to 6 pills a day. With Flexicose, one can simply drink the full daily dose in the mornings! Many people drink their Flexicose with juice. Others simply take it plain.

Q. Who makes Flexicose?

DTC Health Inc. makes Flexicose. We encourage our customers to visit their web site to learn more about Flexicose. We are authorized wholesalers for Flexicose and order Flexicose from their wholesale site. We purchase from them on a weekly basis so your Flexicose ordered from us will always be the freshest possible.

Q. How does Flexicose taste?

Flexicose's taste is pleasant enough that many people drink it directly. Others choose to mix it with another beverage. Flexicose is not glycerin based like some other liquid glucosamines are. This Simply makes Flexicose taste better!

Q. Can Flexicose be taken with other medicines?

Flexicose isn't known to cause any reactions with other medications. Please consult your doctor for more information.

Q. Where else can Flexicose be purchased?

Flexicose can be purchased in some retail outlets, however, the lowest prices can be found on web sites like this one since overhead is so much lower. Best of all, we can deliver Flexicose to you via priority mail for a lower price than retail outlets can.

Q. Is Flexicose FDA approved?

The FDA does not regulate supplements. But there are many studies showing glucosamine to be very helpful with joint and cartilage health.

Q. What is the benefit of healthy cartilage?

Healthy cartilage is very important for bones to work correctly. Cartilage is like "oil" in your joints. Without healthy cartilage, bones will rub and the friction will cause pain. Bone spurs can form and the joint can become inflamed. This will result in decreased flexibility and pain. Flexicose has been shown to increase the health of cartilage.

Q. Can we ship Flexicose outside the U.S.?

We will ship to Canada and the U.K. If you live in one of these countries, email us for shipping costs. We will then email you an invoice which you may pay for on our secure site.

Q. Is there Chondroitin in Flexicose?

Flexicose has 120mg of chondroitin per serving. And since it is liquid, it is very well absorbed. 120 mg is all that is required by the body to ensure healthy cartilage. Products which offer more chondroitin are simply not needed. Your body will not process more per day than 120 mg.

Q. Which types of pets can Flexicose be used with?

Flexicose has been used effectively in cats, dogs, and horses.

Q. What is the time frame for experiencing the benefits of Flexicose?

If your body has damaged cartilage, it will take time to heal. Glucosamine dosages can be doubled for the first 2 weeks. This will give your body a head start on repairing cartilage. And then for five to six months, the regular dosage is suggested. Most people will start to feel the positive effects of Flexicose after 1 to 4 months.

Q. What about the HCL (sulfate) in Flexicose?

HCL is another form of glucosamine which some people respond well to. Flexicose contains both HCL and glucosamine sulfate to ensure that your body will have the greatest chance of benefiting. Many products only contain one or the other forms.

Q. Can liquid glucosamine cure arthritis?

There is no cure for arthritis. However, the glucosamine in Flexicose can be very beneficial in dealing with arthritis.

Q. What is the dosage?

It is recommended that both humans and pets take a double dosage for the first 2 weeks. This would be one half ounce for humans. After that, the normal one-quarter dose is all that is needed per day.

Dosage Chart for Humans