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Supports joint health with glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, vitamins and minerals.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Joint supplement tablet (1 g) has 4 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.7 g of carbs, 0.4 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 10 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 1.2 g
4
KCAL / 1.2G
Carbs
0.7g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 64% · Protein 36% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 4 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1.44 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.7 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 1.2 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 0.8 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 1.5 g | 5 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 2.4 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 2.4 g | 8 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 3.6 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 3.6 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 36 g | 115 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
A joint supplement tablet may ease symptoms for some people with osteoarthritis, but research on glucosamine and chondroitin shows mixed results. It is not a proven cure and should not be expected to rebuild damaged cartilage.
There is no guaranteed timeline for a joint supplement tablet to help. Studies generally assess regular use over weeks or months, but benefits are uncertain; if symptoms do not improve, continuing indefinitely is not evidence-based.
Sometimes, but ingredients in a joint supplement tablet can interact with medicines; glucosamine and chondroitin are a particular concern with warfarin. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using one alongside prescription medication.
Some joint supplement tablets contain glucosamine sourced from shellfish, while others use different sources. If you have a shellfish allergy, check the stated source and allergen warning rather than assuming every glucosamine product is the same.
Either may be suitable, depending on the product. Taking a joint supplement tablet with a meal can make it easier on the stomach if it causes nausea; follow the directions for that specific formulation.
Yes, a joint supplement tablet can cause nausea, heartburn, diarrhea, or constipation in some users. Stop taking it and seek urgent care for serious allergic symptoms such as facial swelling or trouble breathing.
No, a joint supplement tablet containing glucosamine, chondroitin, or MSM is not the same as a collagen supplement. They provide different ingredients, and evidence for one should not be assumed to apply to the other.
It may be possible, but the answer depends on the supplement ingredients and the painkiller. In particular, do not combine products casually if you take prescription medicines or blood thinners; check for interactions first.
A joint supplement tablet is not established as a treatment for an acute sports injury. Glucosamine and chondroitin research mainly concerns osteoarthritis, so they should not replace appropriate assessment of a new injury.
There is no established best time of day for a joint supplement tablet. Take it at a time that fits the product directions and helps you use it consistently; splitting a dose is appropriate only if its instructions allow it.
Vitamins
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B5
0.07mg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
B3
0.19mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Selenium
0.36µg · 1% DV
Iodine
0.96µg · 1% DV
Zinc
0.06mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
2.16mg · 0% DV
Sodium
1.44mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 4 calories in 1 piece (medium) (1.2 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
A Joint supplement tablet is a dietary supplement formulated for people looking for joint-health support. It may combine glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, vitamins and minerals; the exact ingredients vary by product, so check the label. It is taken as a tablet with water rather than eaten as a snack or meal.
The taste is usually mild, though some tablets can be chalky. People commonly take one with a meal or at another time specified on the pack. At about 1.2 g per tablet, it contributes little to the overall nourishment of a meal and is not a substitute for food. Follow the product directions, and ask a pharmacist or clinician if you take regular medicines or are unsure whether it suits you.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.01g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.01g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.