Chondro+10 with glucosamine 200 mg, 30 tablets

Glucosamine is an amino sugar. In supplements it is used as a salt; in this tablet it is glucosamine sulfate, 200 mg. Chondroitin sulfate belongs to the glycosaminoglycans, long chains of sugars, and the tablet holds 100 mg of it. MSM is methylsulfonylmethane, an organic sulfur-containing compound, 130 mg per tablet.

There is no authorised EU health claim for these three substances in this product, so for them there is only label data: what each is and how much.

Collagen is a protein, and collagen peptides are its broken-down fragments. This product uses bovine collagen peptides, 100 mg per tablet. That is why it is not suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

The label gives hyaluronic acid as sodium hyaluronate, the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid. One tablet holds 40 mg of it. The label does not describe how either the collagen or the hyaluronic acid is obtained.

There are three plant ingredients. Boswellia (Boswellia serrata) resin extract 5:1, 50 mg, equivalent to 250 mg of plant material. Goji (Lycium barbarum) berry extract 10:1, 25 mg, equivalent to 250 mg of plant material. Black pepper (Piper nigrum) fruit extract 95%, 2.5 mg.

The ratio 5:1 or 10:1 shows how much dried plant was used to make the extract; the raw material, or drug, is the dried plant or a part of it. Goji berries are usually eaten dried, for example in porridge, muesli or tea. There is no authorised health claim for these plants in this product, so the label gives only the name, the part of the plant, the form and the amount.

Vitamin C is water-soluble. It is found in citrus fruit, peppers, blackcurrants, cabbage and rosehips. Vitamin D is fat-soluble: it is found in oily fish and egg yolks, and the human body can make it in the skin under the sun’s UVB radiation. Vitamin D comes in several forms; in this tablet it is D3, or cholecalciferol.

Manganese is a trace element. In food it can come from wholegrain products, nuts, pulses and tea. In this tablet manganese is given as manganese sulfate.

The label says: adults 1 tablet a day, duration of use 30 days. The pack holds 30 tablets, so one pack is one 30-day course. The label gives no time of day. Vitamin D is conveniently taken with a meal that contains fat, for example lunch, so you can choose such a time for this tablet too. What matters most is taking it at the same time every day.

Not recommended in case of individual intolerance to the components, or for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. If you use several products with the same substance, for example vitamin C or D, add up the total amount and do not exceed the dose recommended on the label.

Keep out of the reach of children. Store in the original packaging in a dry place at room temperature. Do not use a food supplement as a substitute for a complete and balanced diet.

NRV is the nutrient reference value. The percentage shows what share of that value the amount in the tablet makes up, not how many tablets to take. Percentages appear on the label for only three substances: vitamin C, vitamin D3 and manganese. The other ingredients have no NRV, so the label gives milligrams only.

The ingredient list begins with the bulking agent microcrystalline cellulose, followed by glucosamine sulfate, MSM, chondroitin sulfate, collagen peptides and L-ascorbic acid, while manganese sulfate comes at the end of the list.

If you use several products with the same substance, add up the amount stated on each label.

Orders are delivered across Latvia, and the right of withdrawal applies to an unopened product in its original packaging; details are on the pages Delivery information and Return policy. Every batch is tested in the manufacturer’s laboratory and in external accredited laboratories BIOR and FANEKS; the raw materials are mostly bought from European producers.

Is Chondro+10 suitable for vegetarians?

No, Chondro+10 is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans, because it contains bovine collagen peptides. The origin of the glucosamine and chondroitin is not stated on the label either. If you follow strict dietary rules or have doubts about the ingredients, consult a specialist or ask the seller about the origin before use.

Can I take Chondro+10 during pregnancy?

The label states that the product is not recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking any supplement. The daily dose is one tablet, and it must not be exceeded.

Can I take the tablet with coffee?

The label says nothing about coffee. The practical advice not to take coffee at the same time applies to iron products, and Chondro+10 contains no iron. If you take other supplements too, follow each label and do not exceed the total dose.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you miss a Chondro+10 tablet, continue with the usual dose the next day, that is, one tablet. Do not take two tablets in one day to make up for it. The label gives one tablet a day. If in doubt, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Can I take Chondro+10 with another product containing vitamin C or D?

Chondro+10 contains vitamin C and vitamin D3, so if another product contains the same substance, the amounts need to be added together. Add up the total from all the labels and do not exceed the dose recommended on the label.

Do the tablets need to be kept in the fridge?

No, the Chondro+10 label has no requirement to refrigerate. It says to store in the original packaging in a dry place at room temperature and to keep out of the reach of children. The label gives no separate shelf life after opening, so go by the expiry date on the pack.