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Glucosamine & Chondroitin

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This product looks safe

  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 33% of ingredients have research evidence
A Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

✨ AI-generated · Qwen 3.6 · methodology

Glucosamine hydrochloride and chondroitin sodium sulfate are commonly used to support joint health and cartilage maintenance. Clinical evidence for their efficacy in reducing joint pain is generally considered moderate to limited. These ingredients are typically well-tolerated, contributing to the product's high safety profile.

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

Label

Product Label

Label for Glucosamine & Chondroitin
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Details

Label Data

2 Veg Capsule(s)
Serving Size
60
Servings
Other Combinations
Product Type
33%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Calories
5 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
1 Gram(s) (1% DV)
Sodium
55 ng (2% DV)
Market median: 1000.0mg (1115 products) 24 studies (A:0, B:9)
Market median: 600.0mg (79 products) 25 studies (A:0, B:6)
Trace Mineral Concentrate
200 mg

Other Ingredients

Hypromellose Stearic Acid Silicon Dioxide
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

Unverified Nutrient
Unverified All Other
Unverified Structure/Function
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Product Information

Directions for Use

Suggested Usage: Take 2 capsules twice daily.

Warnings & Precautions

Caution: Persons with a known allergy to shellfish should not use this product.

For adults only.

Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Contains shellfish (crab, shrimp, lobster, crayfish).

Formulation Notes

NOW Glucosamine & Chondroitin combines some of the best known nutrients available for the support of healthy joints. Scientific studies have demonstrated that glucosamine and chondroitin can promote normal joint mobility and comfort. Trace mineral concentrate and alfalfa have been included as complementary ingredients to offer optimal nutritional support for the maintenance of healthy joint structures.

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, tree nut or sesame ingredients.

Joint health Joint mobility and comfort

Glucosamine & Chondroitin with trace mineral concentrate

Non-GMO

Made and quality tested in the USA with globally sourced ingredients.

Additional Information

This bottle is made from 100% PCR (post-consumer recycled) resin.

General health Family owned since 1968.

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

GMP Quality Assured

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU7 33739 03228 7
DSLD Entry Date2024-08-22
Product TypeOther Combinations
FormCapsule
BrandNOW
DSLD ID314355
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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