Lamberts Glucosamine QCV 120 Tablets is a food supplement that combines glucosamine sulphate with apple cider vinegar and quercetin. Each tablet provides 700mg of glucosamine sulphate, and the dose can be 1 or 2 tablets a day.

Key Features

• 700mg glucosamine sulphate per tablet: The glucosamine is GlucosaGreen, produced by direct fermentation rather than from shellfish. Lamberts describes it as bioequivalent to shellfish-derived glucosamine.
• Apple cider vinegar: Each tablet provides 300mg, which Lamberts says is the equivalent of a dessertspoon of cider vinegar.
• Quercetin: Each tablet provides 25mg of quercetin, a bioflavonoid found naturally in fruit and vegetables such as apples. Lamberts says this is a level equivalent to that found in four apples.
• Flexible 1 to 2 tablets daily: The directions allow either 1 or 2 tablets a day, so the daily glucosamine sulphate amount is 700mg or 1400mg.

Does Lamberts Glucosamine QCV contain shellfish?

No. The glucosamine is GlucosaGreen, which is produced by fermentation, not from shellfish, and Lamberts lists shellfish among the allergens excluded from the product.

How does Glucosamine QCV differ from Lamberts Glucosamine Sulphate 2KCl?

Both provide 700mg of glucosamine sulphate per tablet. Glucosamine QCV also contains 300mg of apple cider vinegar and 25mg of quercetin per tablet, and is taken as 1 to 2 tablets a day. Glucosamine Sulphate 2KCl contains glucosamine sulphate only and is taken as 2 tablets a day.

How long does a pack of 120 tablets last?

A pack of 120 tablets lasts 120 days at 1 tablet a day, or 60 days at 2 tablets a day.

Amount per tablet:

Other ingredients: Bulking agents (cellulose and calcium carbonate), tablet coating (glazing agents: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polydextrose and calcium carbonate; colour: iron oxides), anti-caking agents (silicon dioxide, stearic acid and magnesium stearate).

Additional information: Free from wheat, gluten, barley, soya, eggs, milk and milk products, lactose, nuts, sulphites, celery, fish, shellfish and yeast.

Take 1 to 2 tablets daily. Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light.

Please read the following before taking this supplement:

• Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
• Do not take glucosamine if you are taking warfarin or similar anticoagulants, as it can increase the blood-thinning effect.
• Do not take glucosamine at the same time as oral tetracycline antibiotics.
• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking if you have diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance, as more frequent blood glucose monitoring may be needed.
• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking if you have asthma, as symptoms may worsen.
• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking if you have a risk factor for heart disease, as glucosamine may raise cholesterol levels.
• Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet.

Lamberts does not publish a side-effect list for this product. The following have been reported with glucosamine sulphate, which is generally well tolerated, and are usually mild and short-lived:

• Most commonly reported: nausea, abdominal pain, indigestion, constipation and diarrhoea.
• Occasionally reported: headache, tiredness, rash, itching and flushing.