Active Again FAQs
What is Active Again?
Active Again is a major medical advancement. It is clinically proven with extensive research published in leading peer-reviewed medical journals.
Pain Relief in Minutes
Leading researchers from the University of Connecticut discovered that cetylated oils provided both short-term relief and long-term benefits. We believe Active Again Pain Cream is the most advanced topical analgesic ever! It is a combination of clinically proven cetylated oils and menthol. Active Again Pain Cream absorbs readily through the skin to reach sore muscles and joints and the menthol adds the surface cooling pain relief. Together they do more!
Proven Effective and Safe
Researchers were awarded first prize out of 90 papers at the Scripps Conference in San Diego. After just two weeks on Active Again Capsules patients with knee discomfort could walk farther. Results continued to improve and after eight weeks they walked 537 feet more in a six minute timed walk. Very importantly, the placebo group of patients did not improve, which implies that the patients taking Active Again did not simply “got in shape” and that the cetylated oils were responsible for the remarkable improvement.
Active Again has been clinically shown to improve range of motion and restore joint health with no side effects. Active Again lubricates cell membranes throughout the body. This includes the enhancement of fluids that cushion your bones and joints so that you can move with ease. The health of your cell membranes affects numerous conditions, even the “process of aging” is greatly impacted by cell membrane lubrication. We therefore feel that people wanting to improve the health of their joints and/or are concerned with aging in general, can potentially benefit from Active Again.
95% Absorption
The crucial issue for any topical pain reliever is absorption. Many topical analgesics have minimal absorption and function primarily at the skin level. Active Again Pain Cream contains cetylated oils. Researchers from the University of Minnesota discovered that an astounding 95% of cetylated oils were absorbed when taken orally and estimated similar absorption when applied on the skin. The University of Minnesota researchers discovered cetylated oils in all the same tissues when taken orally or applied topically and thus, TRUE dermal absorption.
Is Active Again Guaranteed?
Absolutely! We offer a “risk-free” money-back guarantee on your purchase of Active Again from us. If you try Active Again and are unsatisfied with how it works for you, we will refund your individual purchase cost.
How Effective is it Compared to other Natural Joint Health Products available today?
Active Again provides restoration to a wide range of joint health conditions including sports injuries to joints, muscles, tendons and deep tissue. Active Again’s beneficial effects have been proven far superior, longer-lasting, and much faster-acting than Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM, and other natural joint health products.
How Does Active Again Work?
By lubricating cell membranes throughout the body, Active Again restores fluids that cushion bones and joints to promote flexibility and mobility. Over time, because of the reduction of inflammation delivered by using Active Again, the joints and surrounding tissue have an opportunity to promote healthy function. Active Again as a topical cream is highly unique in that: first it is absorbed and secondly it functions as above.
Can I purchase Hope Science products directly from you as a patient or consumer?
Our products are the highest professional quality, evidence-based and as such, they are dispensed by health professionals such as doctors, chiropractors, and veterinarians, etc. However, we realize that patients move or are no longer seeing their healthcare professional, and so we do offer direct- to-consumer (DTC) sales. We charge a flat rate of $9 shipping for all DTC orders under $65. Shipping is free if you register for Autoship or if you purchase over $65, such as 1 bottle of Active Again soft gels and a 4 oz. jar of Active Again pain cream. Also, depending on where you live in the US it usually takes 2 to 4 weekdays on average for delivery. If you have a smaller order, purchasing our products from your healthcare provider will save you shipping costs.
Can I take Active Again capsules for health even if I have no problems?
Absolutely! Active Again is often a key component of “anti-aging” protocols due to the potent, yet safe lubricating/anti-inflammatory properties of cetylated oils. It has been said that “We are not aging, we’re inflaming.” In both western and natural medicine, long-term efforts to reduce inflammation safely and effectively is becoming very common. The old adage, an ounce of prevention, is worth a pound of cure, is true in so many ways.
In the past my practice I have dispensed only a few products such as cervical pillows and the occasional menthol cream but not nutritional supplements, can you help me?
Please call us at 1-866-NATURAL and we will share the strategies that have worked well for your colleagues. Active Again is very reasonably priced for patients and so you will not “get rich” on any one patient. However because so many patients can benefit from Active Again, the chances are that once you have seen the results of Active Again first hand that you will start recommending it for many of your patients. You may be surprised how Active Again can add to your clinic success with very little effort. And because Active Again is so effective, your patients will be happy with the results and hence you can expect more referrals, which is always nice.
Is Active Again Safe?
The safety of cetylated oils were tested at the University of Minnesota. Researchers gave these oils to animals in enormous quantities—1,300 times the regular dose or the equivalent of a human consuming 3,900 capsules daily (3 per day x 1,300). Even at these very large dosages, no pathology or concerns were detectable.
Why is dermal absorption important for Active Again cream?
If a topical product cannot effectively reach its target tissues, its ability to provide meaningful relief is limited.
Because the skin is a highly effective barrier, true absorption is the key challenge for any topical formulation. Menthol-based creams offer helpful but purely temporary relief, as their shallow dermal penetration limits their impact to surface-level discomfort.
Cetylated oils, by contrast, act as natural cellular lubricants and have demonstrated exceptional results in double-blind, peer-reviewed, university-conducted studies. Research from the University of Minnesota using radio-tagged cetylated oils found that approximately 95% was absorbed when taken orally—and a similar level of absorption occurred when applied to the skin. More importantly, the oils were detected in the same deep tissues regardless of whether they were taken orally or applied topically, confirming genuine dermal penetration.
While temporary relief has real value—one reason we include menthol in our Active Again Pain Cream—it is the cetylated oils that distinguish our product. Menthol provides immediate cooling relief at the surface, while the cetylated oils penetrate deeper to support muscles and joints. Together, they offer a more comprehensive approach to pain relief than menthol alone.
Which is more effective? Active Again Creams or Capsules?
Both oral and topical applications were shown to be highly effective in separate studies. It was proven that Active Again could be absorbed both orally or topically into the body. Please note that compared to other topical creams that Active Again’s dermal absorption is a major advantage, as the cetylated oils can reach sore muscles and joints. Both are effective long term; however, the topical cream provides relief in minutes as opposed to weeks (2 – 8) for the capsules. An advantage of the capsules is they provide for an overall systemic effect, whereas with the cream, one receives a concentrated local effect. Together they are an extremely effective as you gets the “Outside In” benefit from the cream and the “Inside Out” benefit from the caps.
I use laser and decompression therapy in my practice. How does Active Again fit in with these therapies?
Active Again is a wonderful complement to both laser and decompression therapy. In fact, physicians are now including Active Again capsules as a standard part of their protocol to complement the effects of laser and decompression. The only case in which Active Again is not recommended is Active Again cream with a laser. One of the goals of the laser is to heat tissue. Because the cream has a cooling effect, you will not want to limit the laser’s effectiveness. You can simply have patients use the cream after their laser treatment or if they prefer at least an hour before.
Can Active Again work well in conjunction with taking glucosamine and/or chondroitin?
The cause of wear on the joint area can be attributable to inflammation as well as insufficient lubrication and cell membrane fluidity. Glucosamine may assist in joint health, although clinical trial data has shown mixed results; sometimes helping, but usually not, according to a meta-analysis published in the British Medical Journal (https://www.bmj.com/content/341/bmj.c4675). You can also see more information on our “Research Section” tab. Active Again provides continuous lubrication and allows the cell membrane to repel inflammatory chemicals and the assaults on the membrane. They can work in conjunction, however, the benefit of Active Again is far more pronounced than glucosamine. As well, because Active Again provides a cellular lubricating effect, there are several potential areas of benefit besides the joints.
Can I take Active Again with Coumadin (Warfarin)
One of the most common questions we receive is about the use of Coumadin or Warfarin and Active Again. The Physician’s Desk Reference (PDR) provides the following advice regarding herb and nutrient consumption while taking Coumadin or Warfarin. Note: Active Again is a fatty acid compound – and per the information directly from the PDR – fatty acids are not included in the list of nutrients to be avoided. The list of those that should be avoided or not to be started once you are on anti-coagulant drugs includes bromelain, coenzyme Q10, danshen, dong quai, garlic, Ginkgo Biloba, Ginseng, St. John’s Wort, Vitamin E, and Vitamin K. Per the PDR, none of the fatty acids (such as fish oil, Evening Primrose oil, Borage, cetylated fatty acids, olive oil, etc.) are included in the list of nutrients to be avoided.
Is Active Again like a Cox 2 ihibitor?
No, Cox 2 inhibitors and Active Again work differently in the body.
Does Active Again replace fish oils?
Although the compounds in Active Again are fatty acids, they do not replace the need for Omega 3 fatty acids such as fish oils or flaxseed oil – they are complementary and can be taken together; each having their own beneficial action. Many people take Omega 3 fish oils for their anti-inflammatory action, however, in broad tests, Active Again’s cellular lubricating effects have proven to be far more effective.