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Glucosamine & Chondroitin with MSM

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(19055 ratings)
Sodium 150 mg
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Score83
A clearly dosed traditional joint formula with strong glucosamine and chondroitin amounts, though MSM is modest and source checks matter.
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Quantity:90 Capsule(s) • (30 servings)
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Score 83

A clearly dosed traditional joint formula with strong glucosamine and chondroitin amounts, though MSM is modest and source checks matter.
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$15.10($0.50 per serving)
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$ 15.91
Vitacost
$ 17.19
Daily Vita
$ 15.10
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Analysis

Glucosamine sulfate at 1.1 g and bovine chondroitin sulfate at 1.2 g form the core joint-support combination. MSM adds 300 mg, though it is a supporting rather than stand-alone amount.

The formula clearly lists its main ingredient amounts and contributes only 150 mg sodium. Three capsules per serving are manageable, but source details for glucosamine are not included in the supplied data.

It fits adults seeking a traditional glucosamine-chondroitin formula at moderate cost. Users with shellfish concerns or medicines affected by these ingredients should verify compatibility.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking glucosamine and chondroitin
  • Users wanting a moderate-cost joint formula
  • People comfortable taking three capsules
Best for
  • Joint support
  • Cartilage nutrient intake
  • Glucosamine-chondroitin supplementation

Pros

  • Provides 1.1 g glucosamine sulfate
  • Includes 1.2 g chondroitin sulfate
  • Clearly lists main amounts
  • Moderate serving cost

Cons

  • MSM amount is modest
  • Three capsules per serving
  • Glucosamine source is not stated
  • Only thirty servings

Warnings

  • Verify glucosamine source if allergic to shellfish
  • Glucosamine and chondroitin may affect warfarin response and bleeding risk
  • Bovine chondroitin is unsuitable for people avoiding bovine-derived ingredients

Nutrient quality

89 Highest impact

Glucosamine sulfate and bovine chondroitin sulfate are recognizable joint-support forms, while the MSM form is unspecified, and chondroitin is meaningfully dosed, glucosamine is somewhat modest, and MSM is low for a joint formula. The disclosed joint-support amounts are not obviously excessive, while glucosamine, chondroitin, and MSM form a coherent joint-support combination.

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Ingredient transparency

84 Highest impact

Every listed active ingredient has a specific amount, and no proprietary blend hides the amount of a listed active ingredient. Serving count is supplied, but complete daily-use directions are not provided, while inactive ingredients and excipients are not included in the supplied label details.

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Customer satisfaction

76 High impact

The supplied average rating is strong, and extensive review volume makes the average rating more dependable. Specific review themes are unavailable, so repeated negatives and real-world fit remain uncertain.

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Value for money

82 Highest impact

A coherent formula supports fair value despite some dose or form limitations, and the moderate serving cost is reasonable when the core formula is well disclosed. The carbohydrate and sodium amounts are incidental and do not crowd out the core joint actives, while the formula and serving value compare well with similar products.

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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
10 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
2 Gram(s)
Sodium
150 mg
Glucosamine Sulfate
1.1 Gram(s)
Chondroitin Sodium Sulfate (Bovine Cartilage)
1.2 Gram(s)
MSM
300 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free
Report overview
Sodium · 150 mg OverallScore65
D Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

The sodium amount is too low to replace substantial sweat losses during intense activity. Source quality is limited by a nonpreferred or unspecified sodium form, and no supporting co-electrolytes are present. The supplied data show no clear additive concern, while cost efficiency is strong.

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