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A plant-based ingredient with a straightforward purpose: support the joints that keep people moving.

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Quick reference

Botanical source

Astragalus membranaceus extract

Dosage

200mg | less than 7 cents per serving

Research

7 in vitro studies

Applications

Joint Health | Sports Nutrition | Healthy Aging

Certifications

Non-GMO | Kosher | Halal | Plant-Based

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What it is

Healthy joints start with healthy cartilage.

JointIQ® supports the building blocks of healthy cartilage and connective tissue. Developed from Astragalus membranaceus and refined through modern research, it brings a botanical angle to a category still dominated by glucosamine and chondroitin.

Preclinical research has explored its role in Type II collagen production and proline uptake, both foundational to joint tissue integrity.

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What it does

Cartilage is only as good as what builds it.

In vitro research points to how JointIQ® supports those raw materials, the collagen and building blocks healthy cartilage depends on.

39
%
increase in glucosamine uptake by cartilage cells, a cartilage building block
in vitro study
23
%
increase in hyaluronic acid synthesis, a key joint lubrication compound
in vitro study
50
%
increase in type II collagen secretion
in vitro study
23
%
increase in type II collagen synthesis, the main structural protein in cartilage
in vitro study
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It supports joint cartilage from the ground up.

In vitro research indicates JointIQ® supports Type II collagen production, the primary structural collagen in cartilage, along with proline uptake, an amino acid essential for collagen synthesis.

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Plant-based credentials.

The joint health market has long been dominated by animal-derived ingredients: glucosamine from shellfish, collagen from bovine or marine sources. JointIQ® offers a genuinely plant-based, clean-label alternative backed by botanical research. For brands building for plant-based consumers, active individuals, or anyone who wants cleaner ingredients, that's a meaningful differentiator.

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The evidence, all in one place

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Who It's FoR

Where JointIQ® earns its place.

Joint health supplements

Mobility formulas, joint capsules, active lifestyle products

Clean-label, plant-based joint support for mobility formulas, joint health capsules, and active lifestyle products. A differentiated option for brands looking to move beyond conventional formulations.

Sports nutrition and recovery

Recovery and performance stacks

Collagen and connective tissue support is relevant in any sports nutrition context where joint integrity matters, not just dedicated joint products. A useful complementary ingredient in recovery and performance stacks.

Healthy aging

Longevity and bone-and-joint formulas

Long-term joint wellness is a cornerstone of healthy aging. JointIQ® pairs naturally with Osteosine™ for brands building comprehensive bone and joint formulations.

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The detail that gets a yes

Certifications & compliance.

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Kosher
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Halal
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Non-GMO
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Plant-Based
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Ready to formulate?

Let's start with a sample.

Sample requests are how most of our best partnerships start. Tell us what you're building, which ingredient you're interested in, and we'll sort the rest.