Olimp Nutrition Glucosamine Plus

Olimp Nutrition Glucosamine Plus

Brands: Olimp Nutrition
£7.99

Glucosamine from Olimp Nutrition — 60 caps per pack.

What it is

  • Glucosamine, a building block of cartilage, taken from shellfish or fermented corn
  • Commonly combined with chondroitin and MSM in joint formulas

How to use

Take as directed on the pack. Joint formulas are normally taken daily over a longer run rather than as a one-off.

Contains shellfish-derived glucosamine unless the pack states otherwise — check before use if you have a shellfish allergy.

Good to know

  • Format: caps
  • Caffeine free

A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.

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At a glance

Limited

evidence for glucosamine

Our honest take

A low-cost glucosamine capsule from Olimp with added ingredients. We could not confirm the full formula, the amount of glucosamine per capsule or the daily dose, so we cannot say whether it reaches the 1,500 mg used in research. Glucosamine has weak evidence in large independent trials and no authorised health claim.

  • You want an inexpensive glucosamine capsule to try
  • You are allergic to shellfish: glucosamine is usually made from shellfish, so check the label
  • You take warfarin or another blood thinner
  • You want a clearly stated full dose: Doctor's Best Glucosamine gives 1,500 mg a day
The science

Glucosamine· evidence: Limited

Glucosamine is a building block of cartilage. In supplements it comes as glucosamine sulphate or glucosamine hydrochloride, usually made from crab and shrimp shells, or from fermented corn in vegan versions. N-acetyl glucosamine is a related form with even less research behind it.

It has been studied a lot, and the results are disappointing. Large independent trials, such as the US GAIT trial, and a big review of the research found little or no difference from a dummy pill for most people. Some earlier trials using one branded glucosamine sulphate looked better, but many of those were funded by the maker. NICE does not recommend glucosamine on the NHS, and EFSA rejected a claim that it helps keep joints healthy.

There is no authorised health claim for glucosamine, so we make no claims about what it does. If you want to try it, the dose used in studies is 1,500 mg of glucosamine sulphate a day, and it is fair to stop after about three months if you notice no difference.

Typical dose: Studies used 1,500 mg of glucosamine sulphate a day

Safety: Most glucosamine is made from shellfish: avoid unless the label says it is from a non-shellfish source if you have a shellfish allergy. Glucosamine may strengthen the effect of warfarin, so speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you take warfarin or another blood thinner. Speak to your GP first if you have diabetes, asthma or glaucoma, or are pregnant or breastfeeding. Can cause mild stomach upset.

Research we looked at:
Clegg DO et al. (2006). Glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and the two in combination for painful knee osteoarthritis. N Engl J Med 354:795–808.
Wandel S et al. (2010). Effects of glucosamine, chondroitin, or placebo in patients with osteoarthritis of hip or knee: network meta-analysis. BMJ 341:c4675.
NICE (2022). Osteoarthritis in over 16s: diagnosis and management. NICE guideline NG226.
EFSA NDA Panel (2009). Scientific opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to glucosamine alone or in combination with chondroitin sulphate and maintenance of joints. EFSA Journal 7(9):1264.

Ingredients & nutrition

Contents: glucosamine-based capsule with added ingredients.

Pack: 60 capsules.

We could not confirm the full ingredient list, amounts per capsule, daily dose or allergens. Please check the label before buying.

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

Take as directed on the pack, with water. Do not exceed the stated daily dose.

Joint products are not a treatment for any condition. If you have ongoing joint pain, stiffness or swelling, see your GP or a physiotherapist.

Price per dose & how it compares
ProductSizePricePer daily dose
Doctor's Best Glucosaminefrom £17.99£0.20
NOW Foods Glucosamine 1000from £22.99£0.26
Olimp Nutrition Arthroblock Fortefrom £11.99£0.40

Cost per daily dose lets you compare packs of different sizes fairly.Worked out from our current prices.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.

Glucosamine from Olimp Nutrition — 60 caps per pack.

What it is

  • Glucosamine, a building block of cartilage, taken from shellfish or fermented corn
  • Commonly combined with chondroitin and MSM in joint formulas

How to use

Take as directed on the pack. Joint formulas are normally taken daily over a longer run rather than as a one-off.

Contains shellfish-derived glucosamine unless the pack states otherwise — check before use if you have a shellfish allergy.

Good to know

  • Format: caps
  • Caffeine free

A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.

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