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Extra Strength Glucosamine Chondroitin

Source Naturals
4.8
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(688 ratings)
Manganese 6 mg
Molybdenum 320 mcg
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Score82
Strong joint-active amounts and useful trace minerals make this a coherent formula. Detoxification relevance is narrow and rests mainly on molybdenum.
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Quantity:60 Tablet(s) • (30 servings)
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Detoxification

Score 82

Strong joint-active amounts and useful trace minerals make this a coherent formula. Detoxification relevance is narrow and rests mainly on molybdenum.
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Analysis

Glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate are supplied at substantial, clearly stated amounts. Six milligrams of manganese ascorbate and 320 mcg molybdenum support connective tissue and sulfite-processing pathways.

Manganese ascorbate is a reasonably soluble form, while the molybdenum amino-acid complex does not identify its ligand. Most of the formula serves joints rather than broad metabolic clearance.

The product fits adults seeking traditional glucosamine and chondroitin with trace minerals. The serving cost is reasonable for the active amounts, but users should not choose it mainly for detoxification.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking glucosamine and chondroitin
  • Users wanting trace-mineral support with joint actives
  • People comfortable with a tablet formula
Best for
  • Joint structure support
  • Traditional glucosamine-chondroitin routines
  • Adding manganese and molybdenum to a joint blend

Pros

  • Substantial glucosamine amount
  • Substantial chondroitin amount
  • Useful manganese and molybdenum doses

Cons

  • Molybdenum ligand is not identified
  • Detoxification pathway coverage is narrow
  • Manganese amount needs stacking awareness

Warnings

  • Glucosamine may be shellfish-derived, so allergy-sensitive users should verify the source
  • Chondroitin source is not disclosed and may be animal-derived
  • The 6 mg manganese amount should be counted with other mineral supplements

Nutrient quality

90 Highest impact

Substantial glucosamine and chondroitin amounts anchor a coherent joint formula. The unnamed molybdenum ligand leaves some uncertainty about that mineral form.

Ingredient transparency

81 Highest impact

All listed actives have specific amounts and no proprietary blend hides them. Serving count is clear, but inactive ingredients and full directions are absent from the supplied facts.

Customer satisfaction

71 High impact

The supplied satisfaction average is strong. The moderate response volume gives the average reasonable support, but no comment-level evidence was provided.

Value for money

84 Highest impact

Serving cost is favorable for the disclosed formula. Meaningful core doses support a reasonable serving cost.

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Goals

Detoxification
Detoxification
Impact
Moderate effect
D+ Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportF CoverageF Formula Quality
Molybdenum · 320 mcgVitamin C · 25 mg

Molybdenum directly supports sulfite oxidase and gives the formula one credible detoxification pathway. Glucosamine, chondroitin, manganese, and low-dose vitamin C are aimed mainly at joint support rather than metabolic clearance.

The molybdenum amount is suitable and clearly stated, although the amino acid ligand is not identified. Most of the formula is unrelated to detoxification, so pathway breadth and formulation focus remain weak despite the effective mineral dose.

Study evidence
Molybdenum Adverse 1 study
Vitamin C Supportive 9 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
20 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
2 Gram(s)
Vitamin C (Manganese Ascorbate)
 25 mg
Manganese (Manganese Ascorbate)
 6 mg
Molybdenum (Molybdenum Amino Acid Complex)
 320 mcg
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
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Manganese (Manganese Ascorbate) · 6 mg OverallScore88
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

Manganese ascorbate offers a well-solubilized organic form, and the amount fits the collection's preferred range. The label clearly states the manganese amount rather than hiding it in the joint-support ingredients. Serving cost is reasonable for the target mineral, although the product is primarily built around glucosamine and chondroitin.

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Molybdenum (Molybdenum Amino Acid Complex) · 320 mcg OverallScore65
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

The 320 mcg dose falls within the collection target and remains well below the adult upper limit. The amino acid complex does not name its ligand or provide branded-source verification, leaving absorption quality uncertain. Value remains reasonable for an effective dose.

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83 Performance

Extra Strength Glucosamine Chondroitin

Source Naturals
Glucosamine and chondroitin preserve the original core joint-support ingredients, with manganese and vitamin C also clearly listed. Compared with the original, the added MSM or broader cartilage support may suit someone seeking a more varied joint formula, although some core amounts are lower.
81 Performance

Liquid Glucosamine & Chondroitin With MSM

NOW
Glucosamine and chondroitin maintain direct joint-support coverage, while MSM adds a clearly identified sulfur-containing ingredient. Compared with the original, the added MSM or broader cartilage support may suit someone seeking a more varied joint formula, although some core amounts are lower.
76 Performance

Liquid Glucosamine & Chondroitin With MSM Citrus Flavor

Protocol For Life Balance
Glucosamine and chondroitin maintain direct joint-support coverage, while MSM adds a clearly identified sulfur-containing ingredient. Compared with the original, the added MSM or broader cartilage support may suit someone seeking a more varied joint formula, although some core amounts are lower.
63 Budget

Glucosamine Chondroitin Complex

Puritan's Pride
Glucosamine and chondroitin preserve the original core joint-support ingredients, with manganese and vitamin C also clearly listed. Compared with the original, it retains the two core joint ingredients at a lower serving cost, though the combined amount is less precisely separated.
86 Budget

NAC Detox Regulators

Doctor's Best
N-acetylcysteine provides a direct precursor for glutathione, while chelated molybdenum and selenium add clearly identified detoxification-related nutrients. Compared with the original, it offers a lower-cost route to one relevant nutrient or goal, but it does not replace the full glucosamine-and-chondroitin combination.
86 Budget

Moly-B

Carlson
A clearly named molybdenum form provides a focused way to cover the original formula’s molybdenum component. Compared with the original, it offers a lower-cost route to one relevant nutrient or goal, but it does not replace the full glucosamine-and-chondroitin combination.
66 Value

Glucosamine Chondroitin

Nature's Bounty
Glucosamine and chondroitin preserve the original core joint-support ingredients, with manganese and vitamin C also clearly listed. Compared with the original, it balances direct joint ingredients with favorable serving economics, although its disclosure is not uniformly stronger.
87 Value

Chelated Manganese

Bluebonnet
A clearly named chelated manganese source provides a focused way to cover the original formula’s manganese component. Compared with the original, the focused formula improves value for the named nutrient, but it should be viewed as a narrower alternative rather than a full joint substitute.
83 Value

Liquid Molybdenum

NutriCology
A clearly named molybdenum form provides a focused way to cover the original formula’s molybdenum component. Compared with the original, the focused formula improves value for the named nutrient, but it should be viewed as a narrower alternative rather than a full joint substitute.
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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 participantsDetoxification 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 participantsDetoxification 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 participantsDetoxification 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 participantsDetoxification 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 studyDetoxification 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 participantsDetoxification forVitamin C