ElastiJoint Grape Flavor

ElastiJoint Grape Flavor

Labrada4.7 (987 ratings)
Format:Powder Quantity: 13 Liquid(s) · 30 servings
Goals
$17.73 $0.59 per serving

Product analysis

54 out of 100

ElastiJoint Grape Flavor combines collagen-derived gelatin and MSM for joint support, with vitamin C to support normal collagen formation. Benefits for joint discomfort remain tentative because the MSM evidence is preliminary.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality33

The information does not establish how the main joint ingredients compare for absorption or preparation quality. Several forms are unnamed, making those comparisons harder.

Ingredient Transparency75

The listed amounts are clear, so you can see how much each serving supplies. Most ingredient forms are not named, limiting comparisons with other joint formulas.

Value For Money35

The serving cost appears favorable, although the vitamin C contribution is relatively expensive. Value for the main joint ingredients remains uncertain without usable ingredient-specific comparisons.

Customer Satisfaction80

Customer ratings are very positive across a substantial number of buyers. No specific experiences are described, so the feedback gives little detail about practical benefits.

Product Focus70

The ingredients relate to joint comfort, collagen formation and normal nutrition, with benefits that vary by need. MSM evidence is preliminary, and the gelatin preparation is not clearly matched to the one used for skin benefits.

Format
Powder
Container
13 Liquid(s)
Per serving
$0.59
Customer rating
4.7 · 987 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitC- PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin C · 990 mg
Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 50 studies
Skin Health
Impact
High effect
B+ Ingredient FitD- PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin C · 990 mg
Study evidence
Collagen Supportive 62 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Everyday Health
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitD+ PathwaysB- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin C · 990 mg
Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Immunity
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitC- PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin C · 990 mg
Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitD PathwaysC+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin C · 990 mg
Study evidence
Vitamin C Disputed 24 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
25 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
2 Gram(s)
Sodium
105 mg 62
Protein
4.5 Gram(s)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
990 mg 48
hydrolyzed Gelatin (Collagen)
5000 mg
Methylsulfonylmethane
2000 mg
Glucosamine Sulfate (Shellfish)
1500 mg
Chondroitin Sulfate
1200 mg
Adults 18–50
Report overview
Sodium · 105 mg OverallScore62
D Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
A serving supplies 105 mg sodium, a small amount for intense activity at a low whole-product price. The sodium source is not specified. An artificial sweetener is indicated.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability48

The sodium source is not specified. No supporting potassium or magnesium forms are specified.
Sodium Source Purity & Quality
The sodium source is not specified.
Bioavailability of Supporting Electrolytes
No supporting potassium or magnesium forms are specified.
Trace Mineral Complex & Buffering Forms
No trace mineral complex or buffering source is indicated.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency57

The serving provides 105 mg sodium, a small amount for replacing sweat losses during intense activity. The sodium amount is stated. An artificial sweetener is indicated.
Sodium Dosage for Athletic Replenishment
The serving provides 105 mg sodium, a small amount for replacing sweat losses during intense activity.
Ingredient Label Transparency
The sodium amount is stated.
Artificial Color and Sweetener Disclosure
An artificial sweetener is indicated.

Value100

The whole-product price per serving is low.
Price Per Serving vs. Collection Median
The whole-product price per serving is low.
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
A serving provides 990 mg of vitamin C at a high cost per gram, using the full serving price. It uses ascorbic acid, an unbuffered form. The ingredient list includes a sweetener.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability30

Vitamin C comes from ascorbic acid. Ascorbic acid is an unbuffered acid form.
Vitamin C Chemical Form & Delivery System
Vitamin C comes from ascorbic acid.
Gastric Comfort & pH Balance
Ascorbic acid is an unbuffered acid form.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency79

A serving provides 990 mg of vitamin C. The ingredient list includes a sweetener.
Optimal Dosage Targeting
A serving provides 990 mg of vitamin C.
Purity & Excipient Quality
The ingredient list includes a sweetener.
Mineral & Source Transparency
The vitamin C amount and ascorbic acid source are stated.

Value20

The cost per gram of vitamin C is high. It uses the full serving price, which may overstate the cost attributable to vitamin C.
Price per Gram of Vitamin C
The cost per gram of vitamin C is high. It uses the full serving price, which may overstate the cost attributable to vitamin C.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Dietary intake and blood concentrations of antioxidants and the risk of cardiovascular disease, total cancer, and all-cause mortality: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies.
    Aune D; Keum N; Giovannucci E; Fadnes LT; Boffetta P; Greenwood DC; Tonstad S; Vatten LJ; Riboli E; Norat T · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2019
    Meta-analysis69 studies pooledEveryday Health forVitamin C
  2. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of a health claim related to vitamin C and increasing non haem iron absorption pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
    EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) · EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2026
    Guideline / consensusEveryday Health forVitamin C
  3. Vitamin C Depletion and All-Cause Mortality in Renal Transplant Recipients.
    Sotomayor CG; Eisenga MF; Gomes Neto AW; Ozyilmaz A; Gans ROB; Jong WHA; Zelle DM; Berger SP; Gaillard CAJM; Navis GJ; Bakker SJ · Nutrients · 2018
    Cohort study598 participantsEveryday Health forVitamin C
  4. Associations of Serum Biomarkers of Fruit and Vegetable Intake With the Risk of Cause-Specific Mortality and All-Cause Mortality: A National Prospective Cohort Study.
    Pu L; Zhang R; Wang X; Zhao T; Sun H; Han L · Frontiers in nutrition · 2022
    Cohort study12,530 participantsEveryday Health forVitamin C
  5. Relation between plasma ascorbic acid and mortality in men and women in EPIC-Norfolk prospective study: a prospective population study. European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition.
    Khaw KT; Bingham S; Welch A; Luben R; Wareham N; Oakes S; Day N · Lancet (London, England) · 2001
    Cohort study19,496 participantsEveryday Health forVitamin C
  6. Role of Oral Vitamin 'C' on Astigmatic Errors in Phacoemulsification.
    Mohan S; Sah K; Khattri M; Ahmad L; Sachan SK · Current eye research · 2021
    Randomized trial400 participantsEye Health forVitamin C
  7. Ascorbic acid metabolites are involved in intraocular pressure control in the general population.
    Hysi PG; Khawaja AP; Menni C; Tamraz B; Wareham N; Khaw KT; Foster PJ; Benet LZ; Spector TD; Hammond CJ · Redox biology · 2019
    Observational studyEye Health forVitamin C
  8. Nutritional modulation of cataract.
    Weikel KA; Garber C; Baburins A; Taylor A · Nutrition reviews · 2014
    Narrative reviewEye Health forVitamin C
  9. Dietary n-3 Fatty Acid, α-Tocopherol, Zinc, vitamin D, vitamin C, and β-carotene are Associated with Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Japan.
    Aoki A; Inoue M; Nguyen E; Obata R; Kadonosono K; Shinkai S; Hashimoto H; Sasaki S; Yanagi Y · Scientific reports · 2017
    Case-control study530 participantsEye Health forVitamin C
  10. Adherence to a Mediterranean diet, lifestyle and age-related macular degeneration: the Coimbra Eye Study - report 3.
    Raimundo M; Mira F; Cachulo MDL; Barreto P; Ribeiro L; Farinha C; Laíns I; Nunes S; Alves D; Figueira J; Merle BM; Delcourt C; Santos L; Silva R · Acta ophthalmologica · 2019
    Case-control study883 participantsEye Health forVitamin C
  11. Vitamin C and contribution to the normal function of the immune system: evaluation of a health claim pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006.
    EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) · EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2026
    Guideline / consensusImmunity forVitamin C
  12. Therapeutic effects of high-dose vitamin C supplementation in patients with COVID-19: a meta-analysis.
    Sun L; Zhao JH; Fan WY; Feng B; Liu WW; Chen RQ; Ban C; Dang AG; Wang M; Luo KT; Zhou GY; Yu FF; Ba Y · Nutrition reviews · 2024
    Meta-analysis2,334 participants14 studies pooledImmunity forVitamin C
  13. Effect of micronutrient supplements on influenza and other respiratory tract infections among adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Abioye AI; Bromage S; Fawzi W · BMJ global health · 2021
    Meta-analysisImmunity forVitamin C
  14. New evidence for antioxidant properties of vitamin C.
    Vojdani A; Bazargan M; Vojdani E; Wright J · Cancer detection and prevention · 2001
    Randomized trial20 participantsImmunity forVitamin C
  15. Enhanced Vitamin C Delivery: A Systematic Literature Review Assessing the Efficacy and Safety of Alternative Supplement Forms in Healthy Adults.
    Calder PC; Kreider RB; McKay DL · Nutrients · 2025
    Systematic review13 studies pooledImmunity forVitamin C
  16. Efficacy of Vitamin C as Glucocorticoid Substitute for Reducing Pain and Inflammation After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Jiang W; Xu H; Jiang X; Zhan Y; Ju Y; Xie J; Huang Z; Huang Q; Pei F · The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume · 2025
    Randomized trial107 participantsInflammation forVitamin C
  17. The Impact of Vitamin C on Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, and Hemostatic Outcomes After Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Moftakhari Hajimirzaei S; Bagherzadeh Cham M; Dolikhani M; Tabatabaee SM; Ebrahimpour A · The archives of bone and joint surgery · 2026
    Meta-analysis1,162 participants10 studies pooledInflammation forVitamin C
  18. The impact of vitamin C supplementation on the perioperative outcomes after total hip and knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Liu X; Guo J; Li Y; Yang Y; Liu M; Gao Q; Yang Y; Wu X; Yue C · BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026
    Meta-analysis852 participants8 studies pooledInflammation forVitamin C
  19. Therapeutic Impact of Ascorbic Acid on Oral and Periodontal Tissues: A Systematic Literature Review.
    Ruzijevaite G; Acaite E; Jagelaviciene E · Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025
    Systematic review811 participants17 studies pooledInflammation forVitamin C
  20. Oral vitamin C administration reduces early recurrence rates after electrical cardioversion of persistent atrial fibrillation and attenuates associated inflammation.
    Korantzopoulos P; Kolettis TM; Kountouris E; Dimitroula V; Karanikis P; Pappa E; Siogas K; Goudevenos JA · International journal of cardiology · 2005
    Randomized trial44 participantsInflammation forVitamin C