This is a review of Now Glucosamine and Chondroitin Gout Supplements. These supplements strengthen the joints and improve their function. The glucosamine helps to reduce both inflammation and pain associated with gout, and the chondroitin helps joint cartilage to regrow, which helps to improve mobility. Hyaluronic acid, another main ingredient in this supplement, is naturally found in a person’s joints, so by adding to what is already in the body, this supplement provides more aid in cushioning and lubricating them, which also reduces inflammation and pain over the long term.
Ingredients
- Glucosamine sulfate
- Chondroitin sodium sulfate
- Hyaluronic acid
- Cellulose
- Magnesium Stearate
- Shellfish derivative
- Silica & Vegetable coating
- Stearic acid
Dosage
It is recommended to take three tablets per day, any time of day.
Side effects
Glucosamine is known to cause potential harmful side effects which may include sleepiness, insomnia, nausea, indigestion, temporary elevated heart rate, and increased bleeding. As when using any medication that may cause drowsiness, caution should be used when operating motor vehicles or machinery. Also, this supplement can cause allergic reactions in people who have allergies to shellfish. It is best to consult your doctor before taking this supplement.
Price
One bottle of Glucosamine and Chondroitin gout supplement, which contains 180 tablets, costs about $45.99. A bottle should last about two months if taken as directed, which works out to a price per month of $22.99. Therefore, this product is similar in price to other available gout relief supplements such as GoutClear.
Guarantee
Now Glucosamine and Chondroitin Gout Supplement offers no guarantee of satisfaction or money back, and there are no reviews on the site. Regarding medical guarantees, a non-profit scientific organization called AOAC approves the glucosamine testing method that the company Now Foods uses to develop this supplement, and this testing method is now the standard across the board for all similar supplements.
Conclusion – Glucosamine & Chondroitin Now Foods
Now Glucosamine and Condroitin Gout Supplement is sold at a reasonable price and has a medical guarantee. However, this medical guarantee does not come from a federal organization such as the FDA. Also, the supplement unfortunately has a long list of harmful potential side effects, more than most other available gout supplements, and it cannot be used by vegetarians or people who are allergic to shellfish.
It also has a different effect on the body, compared to other gout treatment supplements on the market, and focuses on repairing joints, improving mobility rather than cleansing the blood or removing toxic uric acid from the blood.