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MSM Glucosamine Joint Complex

by Higher Nature · tablet or pill · 90 tablets

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 5 031013 101007
  • DSLD label 275909
  • Serving 1 to 4 tablets; amounts per 1 tablet
  • 90 servings

MSM Glucosamine Joint Complex by Higher Nature lists 12 ingredients, 12 with an amount per serving of 1 tablet, such as 30 mg of vitamin C, 5 mg of zinc, 250 mcg of copper and 250 mcg of boron. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on March 22, 2023.

What is in MSM Glucosamine Joint Complex?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 tablet. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).

MSM Glucosamine Joint Complex: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 275909, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin C30 mg38%Vitamin C in MSM Glucosamine Joint Complex against 18,583 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg30 mg

83% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg).

Zinc5 mg50%Zinc in MSM Glucosamine Joint Complex against 13,186 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg5 mg

72% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg).

Copper250 mcg25%Copper in MSM Glucosamine Joint Complex against 6,468 products0.25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg0.25 mg

85% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg).

Boron250 mcgBoron in MSM Glucosamine Joint Complex against 3,339 products0.25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg0.25 mg

75% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg).

Methyl Sulphonyl Methane450 mgMethylsulfonylmethane in MSM Glucosamine Joint Complex against 1,454 products450 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 150 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.450 mg

51% of 1,454 products listing methylsulfonylmethane give more (median 500 mg).

Glucosamine150 mgGlucosamine (unspecified) in MSM Glucosamine Joint Complex against 117 products150 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 500 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 750 mg.150 mg

86% of 117 products listing glucosamine (unspecified) give more (median 750 mg).

Glucosamine HCl180 mgGlucosamine Hydrochloride in MSM Glucosamine Joint Complex against 628 products0.18 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.75 g to 1.5 g, the median 1.5 g.0.18 g

94% of 628 products listing glucosamine hydrochloride give more (median 1.5 g).

Ginger rhizome extract25 mgGinger in MSM Glucosamine Joint Complex against 1,770 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 150 mg, the median 60 mg.25 mg

70% of 1,770 products listing ginger give more (median 60 mg).

Nettle leaf extract18.75 mgStinging Nettle in MSM Glucosamine Joint Complex against 710 products18.75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 300 mg, the median 120 mg.18.75 mg

97% of 710 products listing stinging nettle give more (median 120 mg).

Celery seed extract7.5 mgCelery in MSM Glucosamine Joint Complex against 221 products7.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 400 mg, the median 75 mg.7.5 mg

96% of 221 products listing celery give more (median 75 mg).

Panax ginseng extract1.5 mgOriental Ginseng in MSM Glucosamine Joint Complex against 706 products1.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 90 mg.1.5 mg

over 99% of 706 products listing oriental ginseng give more (median 90 mg).

Kelp5 mgKelp in MSM Glucosamine Joint Complex against 333 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.5 mg

89% of 333 products listing kelp give more (median 50 mg).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 275909 (entered March 22, 2023), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.

Is that a lot?

The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:

  • 94% of the 628 products that print an amount of glucosamine hydrochloride list more than its 0.18 g of glucosamine HCl (filed by NIH under glucosamine hydrochloride) (median 1.5 g).
  • 97% of the 710 products that print an amount of stinging nettle list more than its 18.75 mg of nettle leaf extract (filed by NIH under stinging nettle) (median 120 mg).
  • 96% of the 221 products that print an amount of celery list more than its 7.5 mg of celery (median 75 mg).
  • over 99% of the 706 products that print an amount of oriental ginseng list more than its 1.5 mg of panax ginseng extract (filed by NIH under oriental ginseng) (median 90 mg).
  • 89% of the 333 products that print an amount of kelp list more than its 5 mg of kelp (median 50 mg).

The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.

Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.

What does the label say about taking it?

Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.

Directions
Directions: Take 1-4 tablets a day with meals building gradually. Do not exceed recommended daily intake. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
Warnings
May contain naturally occurring fish and crustacea. Allergy advice: see ingredients in bold.
Do not exceed recommended daily intake. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
Warning: Do not take if pregnant, breastfeeding or taking blood thinning medication. If you are taking any other medication or have a medical condition, please consult your healthcare professional before using this product.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.
Allergens and what it does not contain
No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. No yeast, added sugar or salt.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 275909.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Methyl Sulphonyl Methane, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Lithothamnion calcarea, Glucosamine HCl, Ascorbic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Ginger rhizome extract, Nettle Leaf Extract, Zinc Citrate, Silicon Dioxide, Coating, Celery seed extract, Kelp, Sodium Borate, Panax ginseng Extract, Copper Citrate.

How many labels does MSM Glucosamine Joint Complex have?

16 labels are on file under this name since December 29, 2014: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 275909 (current) Entered March 22, 2023 · on the market · 90 tablets · UPC 5 031013 101007
  2. Label 245679 Entered March 25, 2021 · off the market February 15, 2022 · 90 tablets · UPC 5 031013 101007
  3. Label 224720 Entered June 24, 2020 · on the market · 240 tablets · UPC 5 031013 102899
  4. Label 217022 Entered April 23, 2020 · on the market · 90 tablets · UPC 5 031013 101007
  5. Label 42216 Entered February 25, 2015 · off the market May 7, 2020 · 240 tablets · UPC 5 031013 102899
  6. Label 42213 Entered February 25, 2015 · off the market February 22, 2019 · 90 tablets · UPC 5 031013 101007
  7. Label 42004 Entered February 25, 2015 · off the market September 8, 2014 · 240 tablets · UPC 5 031013 102899
  8. Label 42003 Entered February 25, 2015 · off the market September 8, 2014 · 90 tablets · UPC 5 031013 101007
  9. Label 41532 Entered January 23, 2015 · off the market January 29, 2014 · 240 tablets · UPC 5 031013 102899
  10. Label 41531 Entered January 23, 2015 · off the market January 29, 2014 · 90 tablets · UPC 5 031013 101007
  11. Label 41530 Entered January 23, 2015 · on the market · 30 tablets · UPC 5 031013 100994
  12. Label 41191 Entered January 23, 2015 · off the market December 19, 2012 · 240 tablets · UPC 5 031013 102899
  13. Label 41190 Entered January 23, 2015 · off the market December 19, 2012 · 90 tablets · UPC 5 031013 101007
  14. Label 41155 Entered January 23, 2015 · off the market December 19, 2012 · 30 tablets · UPC 5 031013 100994
  15. Label 40839 Entered December 29, 2014 · off the market September 11, 2012 · 90 tablets · UPC 5 031013 101007
  16. Label 40822 Entered December 29, 2014 · off the market September 11, 2012 · 240 tablets · UPC 5 031013 102899

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names Higher Nature Ltd (EU) (manufacturer), Dublin, Ireland. All Higher Nature products.

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