Glucosamine Sulfate
The overall rating for glucosamine sulfate is 1.8 out of 3 meaning there is some evidence that this supplement does some (not all) of what it claims. Using this supplement may lead to some improvements.
Table of Contents
- Simple Report
- Detailed Report
- Overall Effectiveness Rating
- Research Rating
- Products Containing Glucosamine Sulfate
- Claim Ratings
- Dosing
- References
Glucosamine Sulfate Simple Report
Glucosamine Sulfate Detailed Report
Overall Effectiveness Rating
The overall effectiveness rating for glucosamine sulfate is 1.8 out of 3. This rating means the evidence is mixed on the supplement's ability to deliver positive results. While some of the research supports its use, other evidence does not. Using this supplement may lead to positive results. Note, this effectiveness rating is for glucosamine sulfate as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.
Read more: What is the effectiveness rating?
Research Rating for Glucosamine Sulfate
There are 4 studies in the database on glucosamine sulfate; the research rating is 50. A score above 80 means the effectiveness rating for this supplement is reliable. A score under 80 means there is insufficient evidence to ensure a reliable effectiveness rating. Note, this research rating is for glucosamine sulfate as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.
Read more: What is the research rating?
Products Containing Glucosamine Sulfate
| Products Names | Amount of Glucosamine Sulfate |
|---|---|
| Joint Flex*2 | 1.5g |
| Joyful Joints | 1.5g |
| Proven Joint | 1.2g |
| Flex Guard | 1.5g |
| Always Moving Forward (AMF) | 1.5g |
| Full list of all 62 products containing Glucosamine Sulfate. |
Claim Ratings
The overall ratings above are an average of the individual claim ratings below. Individual claims may have higher or lower ratings compared to the supplement's overall rating. For example, some supplements may have excellent backing for one claim, but be completely useless for another. Click on a claim below for more information.
| Performance Claims | Effectiveness Rating | Research Rating |
|---|---|---|
| improve flexibility |
| Recovery Claims | Effectiveness Rating | Research Rating |
|---|---|---|
| reduce joint pain |
Dosing
The Supplement Database includes 4 studies on glucosamine sulfate dosing. These studies indicate an effective dose is 1.5 grams per day. For a more detailed dosing analysis visit: Supplement Dosing for Glucosamine Sulfate.