An Australian company has launched a new cream they say will reduce joint pain, but the ‘revolutionary’ cream has been criticised by Medsafe.
The cream ‘4 Jointz’ has been described as revolutionary, powerful and providing remarkable relief for people with joint soreness and immobility.
It even has the backing of a former All Black captain and a Commonwealth Games gold medallist.
Gold medalist Dick Taylor jumped for joy in 1974 after winning the 10,000m race at the Commonwealth Games in Christchurch.
Later in life Taylor would develop arthritis, virtually crippling the former athlete.
Recently for the first time in years he has been able to jog again, Taylor credits the recovery to 4 Jointz.
“I could start jogging again and it blew me away,” he says.
Andy Leslie, former All Black captain, was heading for a double knee replacement, but says the cream has greatly improved his quality of life.
“As I say I don’t know what the cream's got in it but it’s made my life a hell of a lot easier,” he says.
Despite sporting endorsements and rave reviews, Medsafe - the people responsible for the safe use of medicines in New Zealand - is sending a clear warning: don’t buy 4 Jointz it’s not legal in New Zealand.
Medsafe says there just isn’t enough evidence to say go ahead and use the product.
Watch the full Campbell Live video about the controversial arthritis cream.