EHP Products Myristin
Pros
Cons
The following review takes an in-depth look at Myristin, a dietary supplement manufactured by EHP Products. To our surprise, the manufacturer’s website offers no claim as to what this product is for. We are only told that it contains a 40% concentration of CMO or cetyl myristoleate, and the manufacturer’s website goes on to claim that this concentration is at the “highest strength of any CMO product in the world.” But what exactly does Myristin treat? Our research found that other products on the market with similar ingredients are used for the relief and recovery from joint pain. It’s strange that Myristin makes no mention of this. Read on for additional details regarding this product.
What’s in Myristin
The ingredients and their quantity per capsule are as follows (please note that the recommended dose is three capsules per day, which is three times the quantities listed below):
- 260mg Cetyl Myristoleate
- 180mg Cetyl Oleate
- 133mg Cetyl Myristate
- 12mg Cetyl Linoleate
- 7mg Cetyl Palmitate
- 6mg Cetyl Stearate
- 52mg Other Cetyl Esters
- 2 I.U. Vitamin E
Cetyl Myristoleate is a natural compound which is said to be useful in treating joint pain. Cetyl Oleate may be helpful in reducing joint pain for certain occurrences of osteoarthritis. Similarly, the other active ingredients are part of a group of cetylated fatty acids that are found in a type of mouse that does not develop arthritis.
Other ingredients are gelatin, glycerin, and titanium dioxide in the softgel shell.
How Do You Use Myristin?
The manufacturer’s website states that Myristin softgels are meant to be taken in tandem with another product of theirs called Myrist-Aid. The regimen is as follows: three Myristin softgels are taken daily with water, ideally each one to be taken 30-45 minutes before a meal. In addition, a total of eight Myrist-Aid capsules is to be taken per day at the same time that the Myristin softgels are taken – two at breakfast, three at lunch and three at dinner.
If this large amount of daily pills seems daunting, perhaps you can rely on the manufacturer’s claim that this dosage will only be needed for an initial period of 68 days, and then having achieved the desired results you can use just one Myristin supplement daily or every other day for maintenance.
The manufacturer cautions that the product contains a very high oil content which may cause discomfort for individuals with an oil sensitivity. In addition, individuals that are pregnant, nursing or taking other medications should consult with their doctor before taking this product.
The Cost
To complete the manufacturer’s 68-day initial regimen, four bottles of 51-count Myristin (or one bottle of 200-count Myristin) and four bottles of Myrist-Aid are required. When ordering online from EHP, there is a discounted price for customers who order this full amount. The prices are as follows: One bottle Myristin and one bottle
One bottle Myristin and one bottle Myrist-Aid together cost $54.95
- two bottles of each: $104.95
- three bottles of each: $144.95
- four bottles of each: $179.95.
Is There A Guarantee?
There is no mention of a guarantee or product return policy if customers are not satisfied with their order.
The Conclusion of Our EHP Myristin Review
In conclusion, some customer reviews do seem to indicate that Myristin is effective in treating joint pain such as arthritis. However, we have questions about whether this product is really effective. Nearly half of the customer reviews on Amazon were negative (showing a preference to switch back to another product), and, indeed, clinical research does not show strong support for the main ingredient’s usefulness in treating joint pain. Also, the large number of pills to take per day and the need for a second supplement, Myrist-Aid, to accompany the Myristin is a drawback. Furthermore, the lack of mention on the manufacturer’s website as to what the supplement is for, along with no guarantee, makes us wary of using this product.