Extra Strength Glucosamine Chondroitin Complex

Extra Strength Glucosamine Chondroitin Complex

Solgar4.8 (1,714 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 150 Tablet(s) · 50 servings
$46.96 $0.93 per serving
iHerbLowest$46.96iHerb$46.96Pure Formulas$49.49Daily Vita$49.49

Product analysis

54 out of 100

Extra Strength Glucosamine Chondroitin Complex combines glucosamine and chondroitin in one supplement, making the pair convenient to compare as a single serving. Several ingredient forms are missing, which limits a fuller quality comparison.

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Nutrient Quality33

Some preparations are identified, including the glucosamine and manganese forms. Missing forms elsewhere and limited quality information prevent a confident judgment of the full combination.

Ingredient Transparency79

The listed amounts are disclosed, making the serving easier to check. Several forms are missing, so comparison with more clearly described preparations is limited.

Value For Money50

The serving price is favourable in the sodium-based comparison but high when judged for manganese alone. Those comparisons do not establish value for the main glucosamine and chondroitin combination.

Customer Satisfaction86

Customer ratings are consistently positive. The number of reviews provides useful context for satisfaction, without establishing health benefits.

Product Focus39

The main combination is accompanied by several other nutrients. Specific expected benefits cannot be established, and no ingredients have been identified as unnecessary.

Format
Tablet
Container
150 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$0.93
Customer rating
4.8 · 1,714 ratings
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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
15 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
3 Gram(s)
Vitamin C (Calcium Ascorbate)
 300 mg
Manganese (Manganese Glycinate Chelate)
 3 mg 66
Sodium
135 mg 53
Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate
1500 mg
Glucosamine Sulfate (Glucosamine Sulfate 2KCl)
 1500 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free
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Manganese (Manganese Glycinate Chelate) · 3 mg OverallScore66
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
A serving provides 3 mg of manganese at a high cost per serving. It uses manganese glycinate.
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Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability70

It uses manganese glycinate.
Manganese Chemical Form
It uses manganese glycinate.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency86

The 3 mg serving can contribute to nutritional maintenance. The manganese amount is clearly stated.
Manganese Dosage Efficacy & Safety
The 3 mg serving can contribute to nutritional maintenance.
Elemental Weight Disclosure
The manganese amount is clearly stated.

Value20

The cost per serving is high.
Price per Serving vs. Median
The cost per serving is high.
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Sodium · 135 mg OverallScore53
D Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
Each serving provides 135 mg sodium at a low whole-product cost per serving. That is a modest amount for replacing sodium lost during intense activity. The sodium source is unspecified.
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Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability48

The sodium source is unspecified. Potassium or magnesium is listed, but the available information does not specify its form.
Sodium Source Purity & Quality
The sodium source is unspecified.
Bioavailability of Supporting Electrolytes
Potassium or magnesium is listed, but the available information does not specify its form.
Trace Mineral Complex & Buffering Forms
No trace mineral complex or sodium bicarbonate is identified in the available information.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency35

Each serving supplies 135 mg sodium, a modest amount for intense activity. The sodium amount is stated, but the potassium amount is unclear. The available Other Ingredients information identifies no artificial sweeteners or colors.
Sodium Dosage for Athletic Replenishment
The 135 mg sodium per serving is a modest amount for replacing sweat loss during intense activity.
Ingredient Label Transparency
The sodium amount is stated, but the potassium amount is unclear.
Artificial Color and Sweetener Disclosure
The available Other Ingredients information identifies no artificial sweeteners or colors.

Value100

The whole-product cost per serving is low.
Price Per Serving vs. Collection Median
The whole-product cost per serving is low.
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85 Performance

Liquid Glucosamine & Chondroitin With MSM

NOW
Useful glucosamine and chondroitin amounts with chelated manganese maintain a coherent joint formula and add MSM. MSM is modest and glucosamine is lower than in the original, but the liquid offers a broader ingredient approach and better recurring value.
80 Performance

Liquid Glucosamine & Chondroitin With MSM Citrus Flavor

Protocol For Life Balance
Glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, vitamin C, and chelated manganese provide clear multi-pathway joint support. The glucosamine and MSM amounts are modest and the serving remains costly, but active dosing is easier to assess than a vague blend.
84 Performance

Hyaluronic Joint Complex

Source Naturals
Hydrolyzed cartilage collagen, two glucosamine forms, chondroitin, OptiMSM, and manganese broaden joint support beyond the original’s core pair. Overlapping source entries reduce clarity and several amounts are modest, but the formula addresses more structural pathways.
66 Budget

Glucosamine Chondroitin Complex

Puritan's Pride
A glucosamine-chondroitin complex preserves the original’s joint-support intent at a much lower serving cost. Separate glucosamine and chondroitin amounts are hidden, and manganese sulfate is less compelling than the original’s chelated form.
74 Budget

Chelated Manganese

Solgar
Chelated manganese offers a clearly identified supporting mineral at a much lower recurring cost. It does not replace glucosamine, chondroitin, or vitamin C, so it is only a focused mineral alternative rather than a complete joint formula.
62 Budget

SaltStick Electrolyte Caps

SaltStick
Citrate and gluconate minerals provide moderate electrolyte support at a much lower serving cost. The formula lacks glucosamine and chondroitin and therefore fits hydration rather than structural joint support.
82 Value

Liquid Glucosamine & Chondroitin With MSM

NOW
Glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, vitamin C, and chelated manganese preserve the main joint-support ingredients at a lower recurring cost. MSM remains modest, but the disclosed amounts provide a reasonable quality-to-cost balance.
70 Value

Chelated Manganese

Bluebonnet
Manganese bisglycinate provides a high-quality targeted mineral at a very low serving cost. It cannot replace glucosamine and chondroitin, and its amount is close enough to the adult upper limit that stacking with other manganese supplements is inappropriate.
55 Value

Sodium Chloride 1000 mg

Nutricost
Sodium chloride offers a clearly identified electrolyte at a very low recurring cost. It has little joint-specific value and does not replace the original’s glucosamine, chondroitin, vitamin C, or manganese, so the low cost comes with a major loss of function.
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