Glucosamine Comparisons

 Glucosamine Comparisons

Let's compare some of the glucosamine choices on the market today. These comparisons are offered by a noteworthy non-profit nutritional regulatory agency. They looked at the top four leading brands by reputable glucosamine manufacturers. They also listed their recommendations as guidance when making glucosamine purchases.

The recommendations include a minimum daily glucosamine dosage of 1000 milligrams. They suggest that a reasonable price to pay for each dose of glucosamine is between 85 cents and $1.20. The agency suggests as well that you should only spend $30-$50 each month on your glucosamine regiment. The amount of glucosamine, liquid glucosamine or glucosamine sulfate that a bottle or jar contains should never be less than a thirty day supply, they recommend. The ideal product choice, the agency scientists say, would be a combination of glucosamine sulfate and HCL.

The regulatory organization also recommends that you purchase liquid, rather than caplet or pill form, of glucosamine. They even talk about the shipping cost, stating you shouldn't have to pay more than $3.50 to have your glucosamine or glucosamine sulfate shipped to you.

At the top of their glucosamine product list is Flexicose, with a daily dosage of 1500 mg. This has been confirmed. Its per-dose price fluctuates between 84 and 95 cents per day. The cost of the Flexicose brand of glucosamine is $29.95 for a month's supply, although they also offer a bulk discount. If you purchase three bottles at one time they will give you $10 off the entire glucosamine purchase. Each bottle of the Flexicose brand will last for 32 days, and it does contain a combination of glucosamine sulfate and glucosamine HCL. Other ingredients include chondroitin, MSM, yucca, manganese, omega, boswellia, vitamins A, C and E; bromelain, and niacinamide. Shipping is free.

The reviewers had nothing but praise for Flexicose's glucosamine product, calling it one of the highest in quality and cost effectiveness of the glucosamine products available on the market today. They also gave high marks to the unique measuring cup that flexicose built into the bottle cap.

The second most praised glucosamine brand was Liquid Health, which offers 1500 mg a day as well. Its price, however, is a hefty $1.55 per day if you buy the 32-ounce bottle or all the way up to $2.61 per day if you purchase the smaller 10-ounce size. This amounts to more than $83 a month for this brand of glucosamine. If you buy the ten-ounce bottle you get less than a week's supply, while the larger provides a 31-day supply. It is liquid and contains glucosamine sulfate - no HCL. It does, however, also contain chondroitin and MSM. Shipping is $5.60. The agency listed this as recommended because of its high daily concentration and its chondroitin and MSM combo but said it would be recommended only for those who had no budget concerns.