USP Certified
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(5444 Customer Reviews)
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Kirkland Signature Extra Strength Glucosamine and MSM is available at:
What is Kirkland Signature Extra Strength Glucosamine and MSM?
Kirkland Signature Extra Strength Glucosamine and MSM is a joint supplement from Kirkland Signature, Costco’s private label for their products. Besides supplements, they manufacture a variety of other household goods.
Other Features
Kirkland Signature Extra Strength Glucosamine and MSM contains glucosamine HCl along with MSM as a source for sulfur. One thing we liked about it was the USP certification, the United States Pharmacopeia sets standards by which prescription drugs are made.
Artificial Dyes or Coloring
We found no artificial dyes or coloring in Kirkland Signature Extra Strength Glucosamine and MSM.
Conclusion:
1 stars out of 5.
JointBoneJournal.com’s Ingredient Analysis:
Kirkland Signature Extra Strength Glucosamine and MSM | Ingredient | Our Comments |
Glucosamine | Uses 1500mg of glucosamine hydrochloride. Glucosamine is a precursor to glycosaminoglycans which are a major component of joint cartilage. | |
Chondroitin Sulfate | Doesn’t have chondroitin sulfate. Chondroitin makes up glycosaminoglycans which are a component of cartilage. | |
Boron | Doesn’t have boron. People that have boron as a part of their diet have a lower chance of developing osteoarthritis. | |
Avocado Soy Unsaponfiables (ASU) | Doesn’t have ASU. ASUs are commonly prescribed in France for the treatment of arthritis. | |
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) | Has 1500mg MSM, more than the average amount. MSM is a vital source of sulfur for protein and connective tissue synthesis. | |
Boswellia serrata | Doesn’t have boswellic acid. Boswellic acids are anti-inflammatory compounds. | |
Cetyl Myristoleate (CMO) | Doesn’t have CMO. Cetyl myristoleate is a compound found in the joints of arthritis-resistant mice. | |
Curcumin | Does not have curcumin. Curcumin is used to reduce inflammation in Ayurvedic medicine. | |
Hyaluronic Acid | Doesn’t have hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a vital fluid found in the synovial (joint-lubricating) fluid. |
Kirkland Signature Extra Strength Glucosamine and MSM Ingredients
Kirkland Signature Extra Strength Glucosamine and MSM Supplement Facts Serving Size 2 Tablets Servings Per Container: 182 |
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Amount Per Serving | %Daily Value | |
Glucosamine Hydrochloride | 1500mg | * |
MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) | 1500mg | * |
What does the DS stand for in Cosamin DS? I see you liked Kirkland’s product better because it holds to FDA testing, but it does not chondroten. What is the most complete product I can purchase that holds to testing?