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The Solgar Extra Strength Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM is a dietary supplement in tablets, combining three ingredients with a history of use in the category of joints: 623 mg glucosamine, 600 mg chondroitin sulfate and 350 mg MSM per tablet. The package contains 60 tablets.
It is aimed at adults who want a formulation with all the essential ingredients of the category in a single tablet, instead of taking three separate products. The term Extra Strength refers to the high quantities per unit and not to any particular action.
Glucosamine is an amino sugar, that is, a sugar molecule that carries a nitrogen group. In the body, it is a structural unit of glycosaminoglycans, the large molecules that retain water within the basic substance of cartilage. Chondroitin sulfate is the same glycosaminoglycan that predominates in articular cartilage and in the fluids that surround it. Both are usually isolated from marine or animal sources and are used here in amounts that are high for the category.
MSM, or methylsulfonylmethane, is an organic sulfur compound and a natural source of sulfur. Sulfur is an element that the body uses widely, from the structure of certain amino acids to the bonds that stabilize proteins. In joint formulations, MSM is typically added as a third ingredient alongside glucosamine and chondroitin. None of the three substances currently have an approved health claim by the EFSA, so what is written about them is limited to a description of what they are and where they are found in the body.
According to the product presentation by Solgar itself, the company describes the formula as follows:
The above statements are attributed to the producer. Glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM do not have an approved health claim by the EFSA and the related benefits remain the subject of research. The e-shop does not attribute to the product any action beyond what the producer itself states.
The rationale of the formula is to concentrate in one tablet quantities that usually require multiple units. The 623 mg glucosamine and 600 mg chondroitin sulfate per tablet place the formulation at the upper end of the category, while the 350 mg MSM complements the composition as a source of organic sulfur. There are no vitamins or minerals in the formula, so the product carries no approved health claim.
The formulation is declared free of sugar, salt, starch, gluten, wheat, dairy, soy and yeast, as well as preservatives, artificial fragrances and colors. Since glucosamine and chondroitin in formulations of this type usually come from animal or marine sources, the product is not suitable for a vegetarian diet and requires caution in people with shellfish allergy.
It suits adults who want to supplement their diet with the three classic ingredients of the joint category without managing many different boxes. It is also of interest to those who are physically active or who burden their joints with work or exercise, as well as older people who have discussed the matter with their doctor. Finally, it is an option for those who have already used individual glucosamine or MSM formulations and want a combination.
The product is a dietary supplement. It does not replace a medical diagnosis or medication, and is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of a human disease. Persistent pain, swelling or limitation of mobility requires a doctor's assessment.
Main ingredients per tablet: Glucosamine 623 mg, Chondroitin sulfate 600 mg, MSM 350 mg.
Other ingredients: Cellulose gum with crosslinked cellulose, stearic acid, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose.
Free of: sugar, salt, starch, gluten, wheat, dairy, soy, yeast, preservatives, artificial fragrances and colors.
Form: tablets
Recommended dosage: One tablet per day, preferably with food.
With one tablet per day, the 60 tablet package lasts for 60 days, i.e. two months of use. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Special care is needed if you are taking anticoagulant medication or if you have a shellfish allergy. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
There is no predetermined duration in the package. Discuss with your pharmacist or doctor how long it makes sense in your case.
It refers to the high quantities of the three ingredients per tablet and not to any enhanced action.
Not generally. Glucosamine and chondroitin in such formulations usually come from animal or marine sources, so check the label.
Ask your pharmacist first. Glucosamine is often produced from shellfish shells.
Before adding another MSM formulation, calculate the total daily amount. The combination is worth doing with the pharmacist's consent.
The instruction says preferably with food. The time of day does not matter, as long as it is consistent so as not to be forgotten.
A MSM formulation contains only the organic sulfur compound. Here the MSM is accompanied by glucosamine and chondroitin, that is, by two structural molecules of cartilage.
The product is not a medicine and is not intended to address symptoms. Persistent pain requires a medical assessment.
* Glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM do not have an approved health claim by the EFSA under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The claims of benefits are attributed to the producer. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of a human disease.
Main ingredients per tablet: Glucosamine 623 mg, Chondroitin sulfate 600 mg, MSM 350 mg.
Other ingredients: cellulose gum with crosslinked cellulose, stearic acid, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose.
Free of: sugar, salt, starch, gluten, wheat, dairy, soy, yeast, preservatives, artificial flavors and colors.
Form: tablets
Recommended dosage: One tablet daily, preferably with food.
With one tablet per day, the 60 tablet pack lasts for 60 days. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Special care is needed if you are taking anticoagulant medication or if you are allergic to shellfish. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
