Extra Strength Glucosamine Chondroitin

Extra Strength Glucosamine Chondroitin

Source Naturals4.8 (688 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 60 Tablet(s) · 30 servings
Goals
$14.07 $0.46 per serving

Product analysis

59 out of 100

Extra Strength Glucosamine Chondroitin combines glucosamine and chondroitin with several nutrients. The unspecified chondroitin preparation makes comparison with clearly identified alternatives harder.

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Nutrient Quality44

Manganese has a favorable named form, while molybdenum has a less specific amino-acid complex. Glucosamine quality cannot be confirmed and the chondroitin form is unspecified, leaving the main combination uncertain.

Ingredient Transparency81

All listed amounts are disclosed, but only some forms are identified. The unspecified chondroitin preparation limits a full comparison of the main ingredients.

Value For Money63

The serving is reasonably priced in the manganese and molybdenum comparisons. Other nutrient comparisons remain uncertain, so those findings do not establish value for the glucosamine-chondroitin combination.

Customer Satisfaction81

Customer ratings are very positive across a moderate review pool. Satisfaction does not demonstrate a particular joint benefit.

Product Focus34

The main combination is accompanied by several additional nutrients. The available information does not establish a clear benefit from the full mix.

Format
Tablet
Container
60 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$0.46
Customer rating
4.8 · 688 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Liver & Detox
Impact
Lower effect
B- Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Molybdenum · 320 mcgVitamin C · 25 mg
Study evidence
Vitamin C Supportive 9 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
20 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
2 Gram(s)
Vitamin C (Manganese Ascorbate)
25 mg
Manganese (Manganese Ascorbate)
6 mg 84
Molybdenum (Molybdenum Amino Acid Complex)
320 mcg 65
Sodium
30 mg
Glucosamine (Glucosamine Sulfate KCl)
1.5 Gram(s)
Chondroitin Sulfate Complex
1.2 Gram(s)
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free
Report overview
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
The serving provides 6 mg of manganese as manganese ascorbate at a fairly low cost per serving. The amount and source are stated.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability70

The manganese comes as manganese ascorbate.
Manganese Chemical Form
The manganese comes as manganese ascorbate.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The serving states 6 mg of manganese and names manganese ascorbate as its source.
Manganese Dosage Efficacy & Safety
A serving provides 6 mg of manganese.
Elemental Weight Disclosure
The manganese amount and source are stated.

Value80

The cost per serving is fairly low.
Price per Serving vs. Median
The cost per serving is fairly low.
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
320 mcg of molybdenum per serving is within the range used for additional support, at a low cost per serving. The source is molybdenum amino acid complex.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability35

The source is molybdenum amino acid complex. No branded mineral source is identified.
Molybdenum Chemical Form
The source is molybdenum amino acid complex.
Branded or Patented Source
No branded mineral source is identified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency88

320 mcg of molybdenum per serving is within the range used for additional support. It is below the adult upper intake level.
Elemental Dose Optimization
320 mcg of molybdenum per serving is within the range used for additional support.
Upper Limit (UL) Safety Compliance
The 320 mcg per serving is below the adult upper intake level.

Value80

The cost per serving is low.
Price per Effective Serving
The cost per serving is low.
Report alternatives

Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Human molybdenum exposure risk in industrial regions of China: New critical effect indicators and reference dose.
    Kuang HX; Li MY; Zeng XW; Chen D; Zhou Y; Zheng T; Xiang MD; Wu QZ; Chen XC; Dong GH; Yu YJ · Ecotoxicology and environmental safety · 2024
    Cross-sectional study2,267 participantsLiver & Detox forMolybdenum
  2. Vitamin C supplementation ameliorates liver function profile and antiviral treatment response in Hepatitis C patients.
    Nayila I; Javed MS; Khan MA; Hussain G; Raza Naqvi SA; Ali S; Jabeen Z; Shahnawaz S; Akram R; Iman T; Hassan Dogar MZ; Malik SA · Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences · 2022
    Non-randomized trial200 participantsLiver & Detox forVitamin C
  3. Effect of ascorbic acid-rich diet on in vivo-induced oxidative stress.
    Alleva R; Di Donato F; Strafella E; Staffolani S; Nocchi L; Borghi B; Pignotti E; Santarelli L; Tomasetti M · The British journal of nutrition · 2012
    Non-randomized trial46 participantsLiver & Detox forVitamin C
  4. Dietary Vitamin C Intake Is Associated With Improved Liver Function and Glucose Metabolism in Chinese Adults.
    Luo X; Zhang W; He Z; Yang H; Gao J; Wu P; Ma ZF · Frontiers in nutrition · 2022
    Observational study8,307 participantsLiver & Detox forVitamin C
  5. Plasma ascorbate deficiency is associated with impaired reduction of sulfamethoxazole-nitroso in HIV infection.
    Trepanier LA; Yoder AR; Bajad S; Beckwith MD; Bellehumeur JL; Graziano FM · Journal of acquired immune deficiency syndromes (1999) · 2005
    Observational studyLiver & Detox forVitamin C
  6. Roles of endogenous ascorbate and glutathione in the cellular reduction and cytotoxicity of sulfamethoxazole-nitroso.
    Lavergne SN; Kurian JR; Bajad SU; Maki JE; Yoder AR; Guzinski MV; Graziano FM; Trepanier LA · Toxicology · 2006
    Clinical trial53 participantsLiver & Detox forVitamin C