Now Foods, Glucosamine '1000', 180 Veg Capsules

Now Foods Glucosamine '1000' – 1000 mg glucosamine per capsule

Now Foods Glucosamine '1000' is a food supplement in vegetable capsules, each capsule providing 1000 mg of glucosamine hydrochloride. The recommended daily dose is two capsules, which together provide 2 g (2000 mg) of glucosamine hydrochloride. The bottle holds 180 capsules, or 90 daily doses, so at the recommended use one bottle lasts about three months. The formula is simple: besides glucosamine, the capsule contains only a cellulose shell and stearic acid and magnesium stearate of vegetable origin. The product is packaged in the United States by NOW Foods, a family-owned company that has been producing food supplements since 1968.

Glucosamine

Glucosamine is an amino sugar, a compound in which an amino group is attached to a sugar molecule. In nature it is found, for example, in the shells of crustaceans, which consist largely of chitin. In food supplements glucosamine is usually used as a salt – in this product it is in hydrochloride form. As the product contains shellfish (crab, shrimp, lobster and crayfish), people who are allergic to shellfish must not use it. NOW Foods developed the glucosamine test method that AOAC International has chosen as the official industry standard method.

How to use?

Take two capsules a day and swallow them with a glass of water. Taking the capsules at the same time every day makes it easier to remember the dose. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. The bottle contains a freshness packet that must not be eaten – keep it in the bottle throughout use. After opening, store the bottle in a cool, dry place and close the lid after each use. At the recommended use, one bottle lasts 90 days.

Key features

• 1000 mg glucosamine per capsule – the daily dose of two capsules provides 2 g of glucosamine hydrochloride.
• 180 vegetable capsules – 90 daily doses, or about a three-month supply.
• Simple formula – besides glucosamine, the capsule contains only a cellulose shell, stearic acid and magnesium stearate.
• Soy free – according to NOW Foods, the product is not made with soy, corn, milk, egg or tree nut ingredients.
• Certifications – according to NOW Foods, non-GMO and halal, made in GMP-certified production.
• AOAC standard method – the official industry standard method for testing glucosamine was developed by NOW Foods.

Who is it for?

Now Foods Glucosamine '1000' is suitable for adults who want to add glucosamine to their daily diet and prefer a product with a simple formula. Two capsules a day keep use easy, and the 180-capsule bottle is a sensible choice for those planning to use the product over a longer period. The product is not suitable for people allergic to shellfish, as it contains shellfish. Although the capsule shell is of plant origin, the product is not suitable for vegans or vegetarians because it contains shellfish. For adults only. Consult a physician if pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition.

Ingredients and quality

The capsule shell is made of cellulose, and stearic acid and magnesium stearate of vegetable origin are used as excipients. The product is not made with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish or tree nut ingredients, but the production facility also processes ingredients containing these allergens. The GMP certification of NOW Foods means that every aspect of the manufacturing process has been examined, including laboratory and testing methods and product formulation. Natural colour variation may occur in this product. Store in a cool, dry place after opening. Country of origin: United States of America. Brand: Now Foods.