I ordered the Glucosamine/Chondroitin however i have trouble swallowing them ,does it reduce the strength if i crush them first
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I think that it does not change the final result since it is a physical and not chemical change.
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Per two soft chews glucosamine HCI 1000 mg chondrotin sulfate 100 mg methylsulfony/methaane sulfate 600mg creatine monohydrate 400 mg
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I also have a hard time swallowing pills. but with these I just chew them. No bad after taste.
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I was not aware that this was an issue, but I would like to know. In response to the person who doesn't use it because of the taste....you are right, but I use it anyway, because it has made so much difference in my mobility, especially my knee. Has there been any thought given to making a capsule, which would leave nothing out, but would compress the ingredients to make it easier to get down.?
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I think its effectiveness slow now... need longer to show results..about your mention my bottle wrote on it 1500mg for glucosamin,,, 1500mg for msm,, yucca juice extra 4:1 500mg,,, apresflex 100mg ,, hyal joint 40mg,, boron 3mg,, that is it. I hope if I helped you with this information sr .
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If you go to the Swanson website and look at their pill size guide, they're probably a just little bit larger than the 0 size (https://www.swansonvitamins.com/en_US/pdf/SizeGuide.pdf). I do not have any problem swallowing these (been gulping vitamins a long time) - however I have to watch with the Strontium vitamins in this kit, not to swallow more than 1 at a time (they are a tad larger than the raw calcium). I've found that if I take a gulp of water, and then take them one at a time, I don't have any problems swallowing.
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Stamp on bottom of container: Best By 01/2016 Order Placed: April 14, 2013 Order Shipped: April 17, 2013 Order Delivered via UPS: April 19, 2013 Serving Size: 2 Tablets Amount Per Serving [Per 2 Tablets]: Glucosamine Sulfate (from Glucosamine Potassium Sulfate Complex) 1.5 G (1,500 mg) Amount Per Serving [Per 2 Tablets]: Chondroitin Sodium Sulfate (from Bovine Cartilage) 1.2 G (1,200 mg)
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I have tried the softgels, however I can't remember for sure if they are larger than fish oil softgels. I seem to recall them being the largest softgel I have ever seen. That being said, they are seamless and super shiny and I never had a problem swallowing them. They are on the pliable side and the shiny quality, I believe, reflects that it is also slippery. Sorry this doesn't clarify as much as gives my impression of them. It has been several years since I have taken mag citrate in this form.
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They are semi-hard with powdered magnesium inside, it appears the capsules screw together. I've been taking these for over 3 yrs and do not have a problem with swallowing, just pop in mouth with water.
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Glucosamine Sulfate is the one that you want. Glucosamine HCI has been shown to be less effective. Glucosamine Sulfate is more easily absorbed by the body and is the type that was used in the clinical trials of Glucosamine & Chondroitin
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They are definitely what I would call a "larger" pill...but they are slightly coated, so I don't have any trouble swallowing them. I highly recommend this brand (Carlson) because they don't put a bunch of junk/fillers in their vitamins. And this chelated magnesium is great stuff. Because it's "chelated" your body will actually absorb/utilize it.
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I've never used formulas with chondroitin because they includes shellfish, which is a no-no for me. This is the only formula I've ever used, and I found that it has helped me. Since I began using it, the painful bouts I had previously experienced in my arthritic knees has not re-occurred, and I've been able to function normally, including going up and down stairs.
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Accually, it depends on which Schiff Glucosamine product you buy.. Both state 1500mg "per day", but the cheaper one requires you to take three each having 500mg and they suggest taking one at each meal, the one I like gives 1500mg with ONLY Two Tablets per day (I take both in the morning with my breakfast. This one also seems more economical. I buy this for both myself and my 91 yr old mother, and have recently been requested to order some for my retired neighbor. Hope this helps. PS - There is NO Evidence that Chondroitin with Glucosamine is beneficial, but it seems MSM is, i.e. Glucosamine alone is not as good as with MSM. Accually, it depends on which Schiff Glucosamine product you buy.. Both state 1500mg "per day", but the cheaper one requires you to take three each having 500mg and they suggest taking one at each meal, the one I like gives 1500mg with ONLY Two Tablets per day (I take both in the morning with my breakfast. This one also seems more economical. I buy this for both myself and my 91 yr old mother, and have recently been requested to order some for my retired neighbor. Hope this helps. PS - There is NO Evidence that Chondroitin with Glucosamine is beneficial, but it seems MSM is, i.e.... » Read More Accually, it depends on which Schiff Glucosamine product you buy.. Both state 1500mg "per day", but the cheaper one requires you to take three each having 500mg and they suggest taking one at each meal, the one I like gives 1500mg with ONLY Two Tablets per day (I take both in the morning with my breakfast. This one also seems more economical. I buy this for both myself and my 91 yr old mother, and have recently been requested to order some for my retired neighbor. Hope this helps. PS - There is NO Evidence that Chondroitin with Glucosamine is beneficial, but it seems MSM is, i.e. Glucosamine alone is not as good as with MSM. « Show Less
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These pills are not much bigger than regular aspirin. I don't have a swallowing condition, but I find them no problem. Hope this helps. Dan
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The glucosamine and chondroitin are from shellfish. The MSM is from a plant source. And the two added ingredients are vegetable-based. Whether it's gluten-free or not would probably depend on what plant source the MSM comes from... Sorry there aren't any more specifics... Good luck!
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I add 1500mg glucosamine with MSM tabs from Costco at a rate of 100 tabs per 23oz tub. This is an inexpensive way to add more glucosamine. I just run the tablets through a small coffee grinder to make a power which I just mix in with the Connectin. This increases the gluco by about 150%. The 3/4 scoop now contains 1200mg instead of the 469 as is. I would ask your vet what he/she thinks is a good amount. My 11 year old heeler still climbs mountains with me!
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glucosamine hydrochloide min. 500mg sodium chondroitin min. 400mg manganese min. 5mg