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Glucosamine & Chondroitin With MSM

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(37672 ratings)
Sodium 150 mg
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Score84
A good-value 60-serving joint formula with substantial glucosamine and chondroitin, though MSM and source transparency remain limited.
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Quantity:180 Capsule(s) • (60 servings)
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Score 84

A good-value 60-serving joint formula with substantial glucosamine and chondroitin, though MSM and source transparency remain limited.
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$26.53($0.44 per serving)
iHerb
$ 28.16
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$ 30.09
Pure Formulas
$ 26.53
Daily Vita
$ 26.60
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$ 28.16
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Analysis

The daily serving provides 1.1 g glucosamine sulfate, 1.2 g bovine chondroitin sulfate, and 300 mg MSM. The glucosamine and chondroitin amounts are substantial for a traditional joint formula.

MSM contributes only a modest supporting amount, while the glucosamine source is not identified in the supplied data. Sodium is moderate and comes partly from chondroitin sodium sulfate.

The 60-serving bottle offers better continuity and value than the smaller size. It suits regular users who have already confirmed tolerance and compatibility.

Who is it for
  • Regular glucosamine-chondroitin users
  • Adults wanting a two-month supply
  • People comfortable with bovine chondroitin
Best for
  • Joint support
  • Cartilage nutrient intake
  • Longer-term joint supplementation

Pros

  • Provides substantial glucosamine
  • Includes 1.2 g chondroitin
  • Sixty servings
  • Better value than the smaller package

Cons

  • MSM is only 300 mg
  • Three capsules daily
  • Glucosamine source is unspecified
  • Bovine-derived chondroitin

Warnings

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

85 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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