My wife heard a commercial on the radio about this product called Vinoprin One Hour Pain Relief, and always being the wonderful person that she is, told me about it when she got home. Just a small back story about me, and why I decided to give this a try was that in October of 1998, I had a large and approximately 4000 pound passenger van fall on me while performing a rescue while I was working with Cleveland EMS.
I have tried the traditional NSAID’s, Neurotin, and many other prescriptions to try and help relieve pain that still troubles me all these years later. I worked an additional 13 years past that accident, and the pain was always there, and got worse. I always tried not to get attached to narcotics, and it was not an option for me to take and be able to still perform the duties as a Paramedic with a clear head.
I also sustained injuries while I was in the U.S. Army during the years 1987-1992. So for me to add something else to the list of things to try, to help relieve some of those pains I have accumulated over the years was why I tried this product.
So what is in it?
Each Vinoprin One Hour Pain Relief softgel is standardized to contain at least 150mg of humulones (alpha acids), the active ingredient. In addition, small amounts of peppermint and ginger oils are added to counteract any possible GI upset. Vinoprin One Hour Pain Relief is non-GMO, free of milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat/gluten and soy. Hops (Humulus lupulus L.) is GRAS (generally recognized as safe) as food ingredient (21 CFR 182.20).
So does all of these ingredients work? I had a mixed experience with it. Some days, I did have relief from some of the basic pains in my joints and muscles that hurt on an ongoing basis that keep me from some of even the most simplest movements. Did it help the chronic pain I have in my back? Not so much. I know “that” pain, is a much more intense pain, one that I have carried with me ever since that van fell on me back in 1998.
So while I think it might work well for some, and not so well for others, you have to figure in the possibility of long term benefits versus cost. Cost can be a reason that purchasing this again could be an issue. While I was supplied a bottle to evaluate for the purpose of this review, since the benefits did not outweigh the cost in this case, I will not be purchasing this again for my own use.
Does this mean it’s not right for you? only you can judge that for yourself. As always, even though I am a Paramedic, I am not a Doctor, and any type of medication or supplement that you do take should be discussed with your personal physician to decide if there would be any conflicts with what you are taking, and how it can affect your health.
So have you tried Vinoprin before? if so, what was your results? What do you take to help relieve some of your pains? Share your thoughts below.
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Robert Ahlers says
I am now in my early 80’s.
About 15 years ago I started having a lot of pain in my left thumb joint (second knuckle where it joins the hand) so much so that opening a jar was not only uncomfortable but also frequently impossible.
My primary care doctor sent me to see an orthopedic surgeon. X-rays revealed arthritis in the joint. He suggested a surgical procedure that he said would give relief but would also result in less hand strength. He suggested trying Naproxen which is a fairly strong NSAID analgesic now an OTC pain medication. That helped alot one tablet twice a day occasionally three times a day.
A few years later at a routine heath check up my primary care doctor discovered that I “failed” the occult blood test from my intestinal track.
I was sent for a colonoscopy and they scoped me from both directions. What was found was the beginnings of both stomach and intestinal ulcers. They told me I MUST STOP taking the Naprosyn NSAID medication because it was causing the ulceration of the lining of my gut.
I heard a commercial on the radio about a new OTC supplement that was a derivative of the Hops plant (that same plant used to give beer it’s unique flavor). They mentioned that some people noticed a mildly unusual after taste and occasional burping that if taken with food lessened those symptoms and generally went away or were no longer noticed within a week or so.
I ordered a bottle as a trial. I stuck with it because NSAIDs were definitely not going to be useful. Yes I did notice the slight after taste and some burping. But taking one capsule twice a day with meals has worked for me now for over ten years. No after taste and no burping. An interesting side effect is that I no longer get headaches either. Plus can now easily open that tough jar for my wife before she gets out serious tools to open a jar or bottle.
Do I recommend Vinoprin One Hour Pain Relief? Yes !!! I even told my orthopedic doctor after I had a total shoulder replacement five years ago.
If you try Vinoprin, give yourself a couple weeks for your body to get used to this stuff – it works. The after tastes and burping do go away (at least they did for me) and you will enjoy freedom from that arthritic pain. And probably no more headaches too.
Tom Shewbridge says
Thank you so much for your story. I hope it inspires others to finding relief for their own pain. Have a great day.
Geoff says
I am a 6th degree martial arts instructor. Rotator cuff aches and pains along with strains and muscle aches are reduced quite a bit for me. I take 2 gell caps every day. It does not reduce the headache pain I get from weather. I still rely on regular asprin for that.
Bowlerbeast says
Try Topricin especially the one for foot pain as it has an extra ingredient for pain relief. Also a treatment called cold laser. My chiropractor had me try it and it was very helpful
Barbara says
thank you for your hoest review, I appreciated what you had to say, As a chronic pain sufferer, from a genetic disease, I cannot afford something that might work, I have done too much of that already, so I appreciate the heads up. I too, had a 2000 pound Ford run over me, so I feel some of your pain, lol. Hope you find something that really helps.