Doctor's BESTGlucosamine Chondroitin Msm with OptiMSM Capsules, Joint Support Supplement Supports Healthy Joint Structure, Function & Comfort, Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Soy Free, 360 Count

I'm giving this a full 5 stars because: 1) It has the correct ratio of Glucosamine (1,500) / Chondroitin (1,200) / MSM (1,000) that always seems to work best for me. - And: 2) It seems to still keep the pain away. I have no idea what the potency is, so the jury is still out on that account, and it probably will be for a long time, but for now, 5 stars. I'd love to learn more about potency and how to find out how effective OTC supplements actually are.I learned about this stuff from a friend who suggested it after I told him about having pain in my shoulder whenever I tried to reach my back while in the shower. I just couldn't reach around without any severe pain. He asked me if I had tried Glucasomine/Chondroitin and I told him I had never heard of it.Well, I tried it and about two weeks later, as I was showering and scrubbing my back, it suddenly hit me: NO PAIN! I couldn't believe it and had no idea when it happened, but pain that I'd been having problems with for more than a year was no longer an issue.In the meantime, I had been reading and found that the most effective mixtures had an MSM component to them. I also concluded that for me, the right mix was the 1,500/1,200/1,000 ratio that I mentioned above. I found that mix in Walmart (their own brand) at a great price and used it exclusively for a few years, until it was discontinued. I tried other products and had to mix some to get my desired combination, but what a hassle!After trying them for a short time, the ones I wound up keeping away from and still do are the ones that have a "proprietary" blend in them, meaning, "it's none of your business what we put into it, just take it and shut up!" NO THANK YOU! I found out that they don't have everything I want in them and put other stuff that I don't want into the bottle. Just do little research and experiment until you find out what works best for you. As they say: "Results will vary!"When I found this at vitamin shoppe I tried it and felt my (arthritic) pain had gone back to levels that they hadn't been since Walmart discontinued their product. I found it here later at a MUCH BETTER PRICE, so here's where I'm getting it.Even my orthopedic doctors give this the thumbs up!

My husband has felt like his joints are responding very well to this supplement. This is our 3rd purchase and we’ll continue to buy.

I have taken glucosamine for many years members Mark, but it said you didn’t carry it anymore so I’m trying this and it does seem to be working

Not easy to swallow as they are big and not coated. I split them in halves.

Tried many others, this is most effective for me.

I train no less than 2 hours a day and run five miles every other day. I’m 31 and my joints take a beating. Wrestling since middle school and now doing mma. Then competing in grappling and catch wrestling tournaments is hard on the body. I take good care of myself and if taking a handful of vitamins may help why not. Haven’t been able to run because of the pain in my left knee, but that is now healed. Then I hurt my right knee, it’s probably as close as it’s gonna get to healed. Did these help idk. But on the off chance they did I’m glad I have them. Needless to say I can now run again. Not a downy type of “run” but five miles at a 8:50 pace. Not too bad from where I was, considering I couldn’t run at all a couple months ago. Would I recommend them, yes I would. Why? Because they may have helped. Just like doing special exercises that help strengthen the muscles around the knee may have helped.

Works perfectly. A combo of ingredients gives your joints and tissues lubrication they need. Easy to swallow. Doesn't irritate the stomach.

my joints hurt. i'm old now. i don't know if it works, or I'm learning to deal with the soreness better.also, had a broken capsule in my bottle. no residue inside, so i assume it broke along the pipeline. not bad, just putting it out there.