{"id":104477,"date":"2016-11-14T06:49:36","date_gmt":"2016-11-14T11:49:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=104477"},"modified":"2017-06-01T18:11:02","modified_gmt":"2017-06-01T23:11:02","slug":"penetrex-review-dont-buy-before-you-read-this","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/penetrex-review-dont-buy-before-you-read-this\/","title":{"rendered":"Penetrex Review: Don\u2019t Buy Before You Read This!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>What is it?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong>Penetrex <\/strong>is a topical cream that is used for relief from inflammation-related pain. The manufacturer lists it as an effective treatment for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Bursitis\/Tendonitis\/Arthritis.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Tennis and Golfer\u2019s Elbow.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Muscle soreness.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Shin Splints.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Plantar Fasciitis.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is applied directly to the afflicted area and its emulsive formula helps it penetrate the skin and provide pain relief without ever passing through the digestive system.<\/p>\n<p>Currently our experts\u2019 top-rated joint health supplement is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/flexitrinol-review\/\">Flexitrinol.<\/a> Their proprietary blend provides both short- and long-term benefits for joints, cartilage, and overall immune health. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/flexitrinol-review\/\">Flexitrinol stimulates cartilage and joint fluid generation so that joints naturally retain their range of painless motion.<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- Widget Shortcode --><div id=\"execphp-20\" class=\"widget widget_execphp widget-shortcode area-btn-sb \">\t\t\t<div class=\"execphpwidget\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/best-joint-pain-supplements\/\" class=\"btn orange\"><span><i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Top Rated joint health supplements of 2026<\/span><\/a> <\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- \/Widget Shortcode -->\n\n<h5><strong>Penetrex Ingredients and Side Effects<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong>Penetrex\u2019s <\/strong>ingredients list is long and includes a variety of less-tested laboratory based chemicals. They do not make any dosage amounts available, which makes it difficult to assess the effectiveness and safety of the product for any given consumer. Their website highlights some ingredients in particular including:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"211\"><strong>Arnica<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"204\"><strong>Pyridoxine<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"156\"><strong>MSM<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"211\"><strong>Boswellia Serrata<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"204\"><strong>CMO<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"156\"><strong>Dimethicone<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Arnica: <\/strong>An herb whose flowers are used as a pain reliever and topical swelling, bruising, and arthritis medication. There are a number of health complications that are associated with arnica and its use as a food additive has been banned by the Canadian government. Arnica is considered poisonous in larger doses and has been responsible for a number of deaths. Other potentially serious complications associated with arnica include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Heart damage<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Organ failure<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Increased bleeding<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Coma<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/best-joint-pain-supplements\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-107128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/penetrex-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/penetrex-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/penetrex-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/penetrex-1-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pyridoxine:<\/strong> A form of vitamin B6 that\u2019s been used in the treatment of peripheral neuropathy and certain other hereditary disorders. It is rare that pyridoxine will have any side effects if taken short term, however long term users have occasionally shown signs of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Tingling\/numbness in extremities.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>MSM:<\/strong> One of the leading joint health additives available today. Methylsulfonylmethane is derived from certain fruits and plants and has a number of medicinal applications including osteoarthritis and improved immune functionality. Side effects associated with MSM are rare.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Boswellia Serrata:<\/strong> An extract taken from the Indian Frankincense tree that\u2019s thought of as a curative in Ayurvedic medicine. Boswellia has been used to treat bursitis, tendonitis, and various forms of arthritis. There are few side effects associated with boswellia extracts, however some users have experienced irritation and rashes when it is applied topically.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CMO:<\/strong> Cetyl Myristoleate is an animal derived compound frequently taken to alleviate pain associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It acts as a joint lubricant and anti-inflammatory, and there are no known side effects associated with CMO at this time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dimethicone:<\/strong> A filler ingredient that doesn\u2019t have any nutritional value. It\u2019s used in many lotions to give them a spreadable feel and many manufacturers will claim that it helps eliminate wrinkles, however that is mostly due to merely filling in cracks cosmetically. It is associated with a number of side effects including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Decreased endocrine functionality<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Acne breakouts<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Allergic reactions<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Overall the ingredients of <strong>Penetrex <\/strong>make it seem like it could be an effective pain reliever on a short term basis, however it contains very few additives that lead our experts to believe it has any long-term benefits or addresses any of the core issues that lead to joint pain in the first place.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/best-joint-pain-supplements\/\">Our panel of nutritional experts has created a list of the most effective joint health supplements currently on the market \u2013 click here to see it.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h5><strong>Penetrex Quality of Ingredients<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong>Penetrex<\/strong> contains some of the best ingredients currently known for helping with joint pain, mobility and flexibility. Unfortunately, they also contain some ingredients with some potentially negative consequences.<\/p>\n<p>Our panel of experts recommend when looking for supplements you seek out products containing boswellia extract and MSM, as those are two of the most beneficial, least dangerous products on the market today. Both are proven anti-inflammatories that can actually improve the overall health of joints and ligaments.<\/p>\n<p>Arnica, however, is considered too dangerous for our experts to recommend for daily use. Too many deaths and serious health issues have been associated with the drug, especially long-term application, and ideally nutritional supplements are safe for everyday use.<\/p>\n<p>The topical nature of Penetrex also prevents it from having much of a long term effect on joint health as it interacts mostly with symptomatic ailments as opposed to addressing their underlying causes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/best-joint-pain-supplements\/\">Click here to see a list of the most reliable and effective joint health supplements currently available over the counter.<\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>The Price and Quality of Penetrex <\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong>Penetrex <\/strong>is sold both online and through select terrestrial outlets. Their website offers four different buying options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>1 2 oz. jar of Penetrex cream: $19.95<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>1 4 oz. jar of Penetrex cream: $35.95<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>6 2 oz. jars of Penetrex cream: $99.00<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><em>3 4 oz. jars of Penetrex cream: $99.00<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is hard to say whether or not this represents a good value. Depending on how pressing your short-term joint pain relief needs are this may be a worthwhile product, though it\u2019s certainly more expensive than most over the counter pain relievers with little reason to believe it would be more effective. <strong>Penetrex<\/strong> is not recommended for long term use.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/best-joint-pain-supplements\/\">Our experts have generated a list of the most effective joint health products that you can find here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Business of Penetrex<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong>Penetrex<\/strong> is owned by Biomax Health Products, Inc, a general health and wellness aids manufacturer. The can be contacted at:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone Number: <\/strong>(800) 541-3550<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>14844 Fisher Cove<\/p>\n<p>Del Mar, CA 92014<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email: <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:info@penetrex.com\">info@penetrex.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Biomax Health Products is not accredited by the Better Business Bureau, however there do not seem to be any outstanding lawsuits or formal complaints with the business at this time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/best-joint-pain-supplements\/\">To see our experts\u2019 list of the best joint health supplements available to consumers, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Customer Opinions of Penetrex <\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The majority of reviews online are favorable for <strong>Penetrex\u2019s<\/strong> ability to relieve pain short-term, however there are few mentions of customers using it for any long-term benefits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cNo more effective for my knee pain than if I\u2019d just rubbed lotion on it.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cWorked ok, but constant re-application is messy and expensive.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cUsed it one time and developed a rash; had to throw it out.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The lotion comparison was one that was repeated many times in several different outlets. Other users were critical of the cost and their customer service interactions when attempting to return the product.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/best-joint-pain-supplements\/\">Click here if you\u2019re looking for a list of the top quality nutritional supplements for joint health.<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- Widget Shortcode --><div id=\"execphp-28\" class=\"widget widget_execphp widget-shortcode area-btn-sb \">\t\t\t<div class=\"execphpwidget\">\t\t\t<h5 class=\"additional-r\"><strong>How Does\r\n                  Penetrex                  Compare?<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n                <div class=\"comp-table-mk\">\r\n                  <div class=\"mk-896\">\r\n                    <ul class=\"header-tr\">\r\n                      <li> Product Name <\/li>\r\n                      <li> User Rating <\/li>\r\n                      <li> Good Company Reputation <\/li>\r\n                      <li> Quality Ingredients  <\/li>\r\n                      <li> Money Back Guarantee <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                  <ul class=\"gr-tr main-s\">\r\n                    <li class=\"v-mk\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/flexitrinol-review\/\" target=\"_blank\">Flexitrinol <br \/>\r\n                      <small>(Editor\u2019s Choice)<\/small><\/a> <\/li>\r\n                    <li> <strong>97\/100<\/strong> <\/li>\r\n                    <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                    <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                    <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                  <\/ul>\r\n                  <div class=\"mk-896 mk-159\">\r\n                    <ul class=\"ct-nk1\">\r\n                      <li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/joint-juice-review-dont-buy-before-you-read-this\/\" target=\"_blank\">Joint Juice<\/a>\r\n                        <\/td>\r\n                      <li> 92\/100 <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                    <ul class=\"gr-tr ct-nk2\">\r\n                      <li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/tri-flex-gnc-dont-buy-before-you-read-this\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tri-Flex<\/a> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> 82\/100 <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                    <ul class=\"ct-nk3\">\r\n                      <li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/omega-xl-review-dont-buy-before-you-read-this\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Omega XL<\/a> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> 69\/100 <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                    <ul class=\"last-m\">\r\n                      <li>\r\n                        Penetrex                      <\/li>\r\n                      <li>\r\n                        36\/100 <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- \/Widget Shortcode -->\n<h5><strong>Conclusion &#8211; Does Penetrex Work?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><strong>Penetrex<\/strong> may or may not work for any given consumer. For those looking only for short-term inflammation related pain relief it is possible that <strong>Penetrex<\/strong> will be effective. For those looking to address the underlying issues of collagen production, cartilage health, and long term flexibility and mobility, they would probably be better suited for a more traditional joint health supplement. Chronic use of <strong>Penetrex <\/strong>is not recommended due to the adverse health effects associated with arnica.<\/p>\n<p>Our experts have concluded that the best supplement for long-term joint health is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/flexitrinol-review\/\">Flexitrinol<\/a>. Its combination of glucosamine, chondroiten, and other leading ingredients stimulates collagen growth and leads to increased joint and tendon health and wellness. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/flexitrinol-review\/\">Flexitrinol is safe for every day use and acts as an anti-inflammatory, pain reliever, and supports overall immune health as well.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0What is it? Penetrex is a topical cream that is used for relief from inflammation-related pain. The manufacturer lists it as an effective treatment for: Bursitis\/Tendonitis\/Arthritis. Tennis and Golfer\u2019s Elbow. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Muscle soreness. Shin Splints. Plantar Fasciitis. 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