Do Joint Supplements Work?

Are you a resident of Orange County, California? Have you purchased GNC Glucosamine Sulfate or 365 Everyday Value Glucosamine Chondroitin supplements?

While many consumers purchase glucosamine joint supplements for the treatment of osteoarthritis or joint pain, these supplements may contain fake glucosamine and be ineffective for pain management.

What is Glucosamine?

Glucosamine is a naturally occurring substance found in the human body, located in the cartilage surrounding and cushioning joints. In supplement form, this compound is taken for the treatment of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a painful condition, resulting in inflamed joints, degradation of cartilage, and eventual cartilage damage and loss. The condition often affects the knee, hip or spine.

The type of glucosamine found in dietary supplements is generally harvested from the shells of shellfish, or artificially created in a lab. There are several different types of glucosamine, including glucosamine sulfate, glucosamine hydrochloride and N-acetyl glucosamine.

The type of glucosamine supplement generally taken for the treatment of osteoarthritis is glucosamine sulfate.

According to the federal government, some supplement manufacturers may be labeling these supplements deceptively and including fake glucosamine ingredients. These fake ingredients may be listed on the labels as glucosamine sulfate potassium chloride, glucosamine hydrochloride or glucosamine sulfate 2KCL.

These products may have no effect on osteoarthritis or joint pain. In previous consumer lawsuits regarding phony supplement ingredients, plaintiffs have stated that they would never have purchased these products if they had known that the ingredients were not what was claimed on the label. Informed customers often wonder if glucosamine and joint pain relief are connected.

While some research has shown that glucosamine sulfate may be as effective as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as Tylenol for treating joint inflammation and pain, it is the sulfate part of the chemical that has an effect on joint cartilage. Supplements that are labeled as glucosamine sulfate but contain another type of glucosamine will not have the intended effect on the user’s body.

Which Joint Supplements Brands are Affected?

Brands that may be erroneously marketing other chemical substances as glucosamine sulfate include GNC Glucosamine Sulfate, sold at GNC stores, and 365 Everyday Value Glucosamine Chondroitin, sold at Whole Foods.

These fake supplement products may have been distributed to stores in Orange County, California. Consumers in this area are urged to read the labels on their glucosamine supplements. A previous lawsuit from 2018 claims that Wal-Mart may also have sold phony glucosamine joint supplements to consumers.

Is Mislabeling Supplements Illegal?

Under the Food and Drug Cosmetic Act, ingestible substances are found to be illegally adulterated if any of their important ingredients have been omitted or substituted, or if any ingredients have been added for the sole reason of making the product bulkier, heavier, or appear to be better than it is.

Under this Act, omitting or substituting other forms of glucosamine would qualify as tampering with the product.

If you are an Orange County resident who has purchased GNC or 365 Everyday Value Glucosamine supplements for the treatment of osteoarthritis, you may be eligible to receive compensation if these products are found to have been deceptively labeled or contain fake ingredients.

Join a Orange County, California Fake Glucosamine Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you live in Orange County, California and you purchased either 365 Everyday Value Glucosamine Chondroitin or GNC Glucosamine Sulfate, two brands of glucosamine supplements that may contain “fake” glucosamine sulfate, you may have a legal claim.

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This article is not legal advice. It is presented
for informational purposes only.

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