Joint discomfort tends to accumulate gradually for endurance athletes, the result of repetitive motion stress compounding over thousands of pedal strokes, running strides, or swim cycles. Tissue Rejuvenator from Hammer Nutrition addresses this through a two-pronged formula that works on both immediate relief and long-term tissue maintenance. The immediate effects come from botanical compounds that reduce swelling and discomfort, while the structural components provide the raw materials joints need for ongoing repair and rebuilding.

The structural foundation combines glucosamine sulfate (500mg), chondroitin sulfate (500mg), and MSM (500mg) per 4-capsule serving. Glucosamine serves as a building block for cartilage glycosaminoglycans, the molecules that give cartilage its cushioning properties. Chondroitin supports cartilage hydration and elasticity while inhibiting enzymes that break down cartilage tissue. MSM provides organic sulfur, a component of collagen and connective tissue that the body cannot synthesize on its own. Hammer sources the chondroitin from highly purified, BSE-free bovine material produced in the USA rather than shark cartilage.

The relief side of the formula draws from herbal compounds with established histories in traditional medicine. Boswellia serrata (400mg) comes from the resin of a tree native to India, Africa, and the Arabian Peninsula. Devil's claw (200mg) is an herb from southern Africa. Turmeric root extract (100mg) supplies curcuminoids, while yucca root (100mg) and quercetin (20mg) round out the botanical profile. These work through different mechanisms to address discomfort without the gastrointestinal and cardiovascular concerns associated with long-term NSAID use.... Read More