Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 09-05-2009, 01:40 AM #1
Jomar's Avatar
Jomar Jomar is offline
Co-Administrator
Community Support Team
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 27,745
15 yr Member
Jomar Jomar is offline
Co-Administrator
Community Support Team
Jomar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 27,745
15 yr Member
Default

I took it regularly for awhile but didn't seem to notice any big difference..
so I kind of let it slide since then.

I don't know if 2 weeks is a good enough trial...or if it is more for joint pain - I have more muscle & soft tissue pain.
__________________
Search the NeuroTalk forums -

.
Jomar is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 09-05-2009, 08:13 AM #2
mrsD's Avatar
mrsD mrsD is offline
Wisest Elder Ever
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Great Lakes
Posts: 33,508
15 yr Member
mrsD mrsD is offline
Wisest Elder Ever
mrsD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Great Lakes
Posts: 33,508
15 yr Member
Exclamation

I think that is a huge price for a product that contains a list:
proprietary ingredients... which do NOT tell you how much of each is in there.

As well as misspellings of some of the ingredients as well.
Tumeric is not well absorbed, and hyaluronic acid is very expensive and requires high doses.

http://www.calcompnutrition.com/flex...gredients.html

I never recommend that people try supplement mixtures that do not give better more complete information.

Only two ingredients are listed accurately...and both of them are very inexpensive to buy separately!

Marketing like this lures people in who like expensive technical sounding medical things. But in reality you may be receiving very little besides the Vit C and 1000 IUs of D.
And notice...you have to consume TWO caps to get what is listed!

I think this is very costly for what you get in return, IF you get anything out of it at all! Just my opinion.

There is another Flex Protex list of ingredients:
http://74.125.95.132/search?q=cache:...&ct=clnk&gl=us

My comments regarding curcumin still pertain. This is poorly absorbed, unless it has an enhancing oil added, bioperine, or the new microencapsuled beads (this one is hard to obtain).
This one also has a proprietary blend. It appears to be changing or the name is being used by others?
This is a very expensive supplement.
__________________
All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them.-- Galileo Galilei

************************************

.
Weezie looking at petunias 8.25.2017


****************************
These forums are for mutual support and information sharing only. The forums are not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by a qualified health care provider. Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.

Last edited by mrsD; 09-05-2009 at 09:03 AM.
mrsD is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
dahlek (09-06-2009), Jomar (09-05-2009)
Old 09-05-2009, 03:48 PM #3
Jomar's Avatar
Jomar Jomar is offline
Co-Administrator
Community Support Team
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 27,745
15 yr Member
Jomar Jomar is offline
Co-Administrator
Community Support Team
Jomar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 27,745
15 yr Member
Default

Yep, I agree - I fell for the tv infomercial and thought I'd test it on myself before passing it on to my dad if it worked...

but not even going to suggest it to him.
__________________
Search the NeuroTalk forums -

.
Jomar is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
dahlek (09-06-2009), Diana Dilley (09-11-2009)
Old 09-05-2009, 04:16 PM #4
mrsD's Avatar
mrsD mrsD is offline
Wisest Elder Ever
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Great Lakes
Posts: 33,508
15 yr Member
mrsD mrsD is offline
Wisest Elder Ever
mrsD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Great Lakes
Posts: 33,508
15 yr Member
Lightbulb

Sorry Jo.... it is really hard navigating the minefield of supplements.

That is why I come online to help others find what is useful and what is hype.

At least no harm was done to you.
__________________
All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them.-- Galileo Galilei

************************************

.
Weezie looking at petunias 8.25.2017


****************************
These forums are for mutual support and information sharing only. The forums are not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by a qualified health care provider. Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.
mrsD is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
dahlek (09-06-2009), Diana Dilley (09-29-2009), Jomar (09-05-2009)
Old 02-17-2011, 10:34 AM #5
westheart westheart is offline
New Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 1
10 yr Member
westheart westheart is offline
New Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 1
10 yr Member
Default FlexProtex

I have arthritis in my knee, which over the years has worsened to the point it interferes with working out, walking, going up stairs. I have tried numerous arthritis supplements and none seemed to do much to alleviate the pain. I decided to try FlexProtex, and within the week my knee pain started to diminish. I was able to workout without an elastic knee brace as well. I don't know how FlexProtex will work for anyone else, but I'm eternally grateful that I found FlexProtex!
westheart is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 02-17-2011, 12:21 PM #6
Dr. Smith's Avatar
Dr. Smith Dr. Smith is offline
Senior Member (**Dr Smith is named after a character from Lost in Space, not a medical doctor)
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Lost in Space
Posts: 3,515
10 yr Member
Dr. Smith Dr. Smith is offline
Senior Member (**Dr Smith is named after a character from Lost in Space, not a medical doctor)
Dr. Smith's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Lost in Space
Posts: 3,515
10 yr Member
Default Review of Similar Products

Here's a review I found of subject and similar products (NAYY):
http://www.dailyhealthexaminer.com/n...rce=flexprotex

I know nothing about the reviewing website entity. Their Disclaimer includes: ".... The information on this site is provided for educational, informational and shopping purposes only. ...."
__________________
Dr. Zachary Smith
Oh, the pain... THE PAIN...

Dr. Smith is NOT a medical doctor. He was a character from LOST IN SPACE.
All opinions expressed are my own. For medical advice/opinion, consult your doctor.
Dr. Smith is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 02-17-2011, 12:28 PM #7
Dr. Smith's Avatar
Dr. Smith Dr. Smith is offline
Senior Member (**Dr Smith is named after a character from Lost in Space, not a medical doctor)
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Lost in Space
Posts: 3,515
10 yr Member
Dr. Smith Dr. Smith is offline
Senior Member (**Dr Smith is named after a character from Lost in Space, not a medical doctor)
Dr. Smith's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Lost in Space
Posts: 3,515
10 yr Member
Default Lacks Chondroitin

Quote:
Originally Posted by mrsD View Post
I think that is a huge price for a product that contains a list:
proprietary ingredients... which do NOT tell you how much of each is in there.
Same site as my previous post notes that one ingredient - chondroitin - is missing.
"However, in addition to Glucosamine, the substance Chondroitin is important in repairing joint damage and works synergistically with the former to rejuvenate and promote the production of proteins, the building blocks of healthy joints. Flex Protex is lacking this key ingredient in joint health."
http://www.dailyhealthexaminer.com/flexprotex
__________________
Dr. Zachary Smith
Oh, the pain... THE PAIN...

Dr. Smith is NOT a medical doctor. He was a character from LOST IN SPACE.
All opinions expressed are my own. For medical advice/opinion, consult your doctor.
Dr. Smith is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 02-17-2011, 12:47 PM #8
mrsD's Avatar
mrsD mrsD is offline
Wisest Elder Ever
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Great Lakes
Posts: 33,508
15 yr Member
mrsD mrsD is offline
Wisest Elder Ever
mrsD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Great Lakes
Posts: 33,508
15 yr Member
Lightbulb

This product and its websites are confusing.

Remember...you don't know how much of anything you are getting, in that proprietary mixture!

I'm rather glad to see this old thread bumped up... we have a new opportunity to see how this business treats customers:

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/nutri...ex_protex.html

http://www.complaintsboard.com/compl...d-c344880.html

http://www.complaintsboard.com/compl...ex-c75004.html

And beware of places that put you on an automatic refill list:
http://www.ripoffreport.com/drug-man...-pro-82c48.htm

This is a true symptom of business scamming!

Seems the name has changed a bit to ride the Vit D wave today.
One can buy quality D3 for pennies a day.
__________________
All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them.-- Galileo Galilei

************************************

.
Weezie looking at petunias 8.25.2017


****************************
These forums are for mutual support and information sharing only. The forums are not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by a qualified health care provider. Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.
mrsD is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
Dr. Smith (02-17-2011)
Old 02-17-2011, 02:28 PM #9
Dr. Smith's Avatar
Dr. Smith Dr. Smith is offline
Senior Member (**Dr Smith is named after a character from Lost in Space, not a medical doctor)
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Lost in Space
Posts: 3,515
10 yr Member
Dr. Smith Dr. Smith is offline
Senior Member (**Dr Smith is named after a character from Lost in Space, not a medical doctor)
Dr. Smith's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Lost in Space
Posts: 3,515
10 yr Member
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by mrsD View Post
we have a new opportunity to see how this business treats customers:
....
This is a true symptom of business scamming!
Wow. I mean WOW! Those links pretty much say it all...
__________________
Dr. Zachary Smith
Oh, the pain... THE PAIN...

Dr. Smith is NOT a medical doctor. He was a character from LOST IN SPACE.
All opinions expressed are my own. For medical advice/opinion, consult your doctor.
Dr. Smith is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
mrsD (02-17-2011)
Old 02-18-2011, 09:20 AM #10
nide44's Avatar
nide44 nide44 is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Chesapeake Bay, Land O' Pleasant Livin'
Posts: 1,660
15 yr Member
nide44 nide44 is offline
Senior Member
nide44's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Chesapeake Bay, Land O' Pleasant Livin'
Posts: 1,660
15 yr Member
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by mrsD View Post
I think that is a huge price for a product that contains a list:
proprietary ingredients... which do NOT tell you how much of each is in there..........Marketing like this lures people in who like expensive technical sounding medical things. ........I think this is very costly for what you get in return, IF you get anything out of it at all! Just my opinion.
I can understand true research, and desire to really help people thru holistic and supplemental treatments, but to actually create a product that has little or no value - and put a high price tag on it, to specifically bilk the public - just gets my ire up. I guess there always will be 'snake oil ' salesmen as long as humans have ailments and don't trust doctors.
__________________
Bob B
nide44 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
mrsD (02-18-2011)
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Tbi, flex/ext. neck lesions? starfish Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Concussion Syndrome 0 06-06-2008 09:52 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:13 AM.


Powered by vBulletin • Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

vBulletin Optimisation provided by vB Optimise (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2025 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
 

NeuroTalk Forums

Helping support those with neurological and related conditions.

 

The material on this site is for informational purposes only,
and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment
provided by a qualified health care provider.


Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.