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Glucosamine plus Chondroitin

product on market Capsule Sunshine Naturals Safety: 94/100
94/100

This product looks safe

  • Manganese Sulfate: 15mg is 1.4× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (11mg)
  • 67% of ingredients have research evidence
C Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

AI-generated · Qwen 3.6 · methodology

Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are commonly used to support joint health, though clinical evidence for their efficacy remains moderate to limited. Vitamin C, magnesium, and manganese serve as essential cofactors for connective tissue maintenance and metabolic function. The ingredient profile maintains a high safety score, indicating a low risk of adverse effects for most users.

AI-generated summary based on research evidence. Not medical advice.

Alerts

Safety Alerts

Manganese Sulfate: 15mg is 1.4× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (11mg)

Label

Product Label

Label for Glucosamine plus Chondroitin
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Details

Label Data

3 Capsule(s)
Serving Size
30
Servings
Other Combinations
Product Type
67%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Market median: 1000.0mg (1115 products) 24 studies (A:0, B:9)
Market median: 600.0mg (79 products) 25 studies (A:0, B:6)
Vitamin C
150 mg
300 mg
Within RDA (0.7× RDA) 316 studies (A:8, B:159)
Exceeds UL by 1.4× (UL: 11 mg) 9 studies — no high-quality reviews
Within RDA (0.9× RDA) 263 studies (A:6, B:134)

Other Ingredients

Magnesium Stearate Gelatin
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

Unverified Nutrient
Unverified All Other
Unverified Structure/Function
Info

Product Information

Directions for Use

Directions: Adults take 3 capsules a day as a dietary supplement.

Warnings & Precautions

Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

This product may contain shellfish ingredients.

Formulation Notes

Glucosamine and Chondroitin are simple compounds that stimulate the manufacturing of joint cartilage and help repair your connective tissue.

2000mg per serving Plus Vitamin C, Magnesium & Zinc.

To help stimulate the manufacturing of joint cartilage and connective tissue.

This product does not contain sugar, starch, salt, or preservatives.

Proudly Made in the USA.

Additional Information

Store in a cool dry place.

Proudly Made in the USA.

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU7 89939 10029 5
DSLD Entry Date2022-07-21
Product TypeOther Combinations
FormCapsule
DSLD ID271244
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

39
Research Sources
50
Avg Quality
20
Rct
9
Meta Analysis
4
Clinical Trial
3
Systematic Review
1
Regulatory Source
1
Openfda Safety
B Interventions for the management of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis
Systematic Review The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2012 PubMed DOI
B Glucosamine therapy for treating osteoarthritis
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2005 PubMed
B Chondroitin for osteoarthritis
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2015 PubMed DOI
B Efficacy and safety of the combination of glucosamine and chondroitin for knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery 2023 PubMed DOI
B Glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and the two in combination for painful knee osteoarthritis
Rct The New England journal of medicine 2006 PubMed
B Oral Glucosamine in the Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review
Systematic Review International journal of molecular sciences 2023 PubMed DOI
B Scientific Opinion on glucosamine and joint health
Regulatory Source EFSA Journal 2009 DOI
B Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Chondroitin Combined with Glucosamine in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Meta Analysis Computational and mathematical methods in medicine 2022 PubMed DOI
B Combined chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine for painful knee osteoarthritis: a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, non-inferiority trial versus celecoxib
Rct Annals of the rheumatic diseases 2016 PubMed DOI
B Effectiveness and safety of glucosamine and chondroitin for the treatment of osteoarthritis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Meta Analysis Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research 2018 PubMed DOI
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