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arthro GC-MSM

The high-dose basic formula from your pharmacy — glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM and vitamin C in one composition. Focused, clean, recommended by naturopaths since 2010.

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  • High-dose basic formula for joints and cartilage — the four key nutrients in one composition: glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM and vitamin C.
  • 1,400 mg glucosamine sulphate per daily dose — as a potassium salt, obtained from crustacean chitin.
  • 400 mg chondroitin sulphate and 1,000 mg MSM — building blocks of the cartilage matrix and an organic sulphur compound respectively.
  • With vitamin C — contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
  • Without colourings or fillers, without artificial sweeteners — pharmacy-exclusive since 2010.
  • Developed by nutritional medicine specialists in Germany, GMP quality — Made in Germany.
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What's inside

Four active ingredients. High-dose.

Click a tile to see the function of the ingredient. Three amino sugar / sulphur compounds for the joint matrix plus vitamin C — the only one of the four with an approved EU health claim for cartilage collagen.

80 mg Vitamin
C
Vitamin C
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage. 100 % NRV — per daily dose.
1.400 mg Amino sugar
Glu
Glucosamine sulphate
An amino sugar that occurs naturally in cartilage tissue. Here in high-dose form as a potassium salt, obtained from crustacean chitin.
400 mg Amino sugar
Cho
Chondroitin sulphate
A glycosaminoglycan that is a natural building block of the cartilage matrix. It binds water and is part of the pressure-elastic property of cartilage.
1.000 mg Sulphur compound
MSM
MSM
Methylsulfonylmethane — an organic sulphur compound. Sulphur is a component of numerous of the body's own structural proteins, including collagen and the cartilage matrix.
Daily dose
4 capsules daily
With a meal, with water
Joints need patience

Cartilage metabolism does not work in a sprint.

Cartilage tissue is not supplied via blood vessels — nutrients diffuse slowly from the joint fluid. A consistent daily supply of micronutrients over at least three months is the foundation. Preferably continuously.

In comparison

What makes arthro GC-MSM stand out.

Mono-glucosamine preparations cover only one of the four joint building blocks. Standard multivitamins are not specialised in joint micronutrients. arthro GC-MSM combines the high-dose Big Four in one composition.

Property
Mono-glucosamine
arthro GC-MSM
Standard multivitamin
High-dose glucosamine (1,400 mg)
✓
✓
—
Plus chondroitin (400 mg)
—
✓
—
Plus MSM (1,000 mg)
—
✓
—
Vitamin C for cartilage collagen
—
✓
✓
Without colourings / fillers & sweeteners
—
✓
—
Pharmacy-exclusive
—
✓
—
Joint building blocks
1 of 4
4 of 4
1 of 4
Developed for

You may recognise yourself here.

You feel your joints in everyday life.

None of us are getting any younger. All the more important, then, are nutrition and movement — climbing stairs, standing for longer, the morning: small signals you want to take seriously. The Big Four composition of glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM plus vitamin C is the basic micronutrient supply for cartilage and connective tissue.

You want the focused formula.

Instead of the 16-ingredient full coverage of our arthro360 — a concentrated base, high-dose. Four active ingredients, high-dose, affordable and good. Especially if you already take other multivitamins. amitamin Osteo forte also complements amitamin arthro GC-MSM perfectly.

You are active and want to stay that way.

Hiking, dancing, gardening, grandchildren. Joint supply is a long-term investment — cartilage has no blood flow; nutrients only reach it via diffusion. A constant supply over months is the foundation.

You value pharmacy quality.

Pharmacy-exclusive since 2010, developed by nutritional medicine specialists from Germany, without colourings or fillers, GMP quality. A composition designed for long-term use. Individually and hygienically blister-packed.

The routine

Four capsules. At least three months.

Cartilage is bradytrophic — it has no blood vessels. Nutrients reach it exclusively via diffusion from the joint fluid. A consistent, long-term supply is the foundation of healthy joints.

1
Daily

4 capsules with a meal.

Take all four capsules together with a glass of water during a meal. A fixed routine — e.g. at lunch — helps you stick with it.

2
At least 3 months

Patience pays off.

Cartilage tissue regenerates very slowly. Noticeable effects can be expected at the earliest after 8–12 weeks, often only after 4–6 months of consistent intake. Optimised for long-term use.

3
Important

Mind allergies and special life stages.

Glucosamine comes from crustaceans — not suitable in the case of a shellfish allergy. Also not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women, children and adolescents, nor for people on anticoagulant medication (e.g. Marcumar).

Pharmacy quality

Focused, clean, since 2010.

A composition we stand behind — developed by nutritional medicine specialists from Germany, GMP-certified production, without colourings or fillers, without artificial sweeteners.

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Frequently asked questions

What you should know.

arthro GC-MSM is the focused basic formula — the four key nutrients for joint micronutrient supply: glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM and vitamin C. arthro360 is the full coverage with 16 ingredients including plant extracts (boswellia, turmeric), hyaluronic acid and further vitamins. If you want the focused classic, take arthro GC-MSM. If you want the full spectrum, take arthro360.
Cartilage tissue is bradytrophic — it is not supplied via blood vessels but via diffusion. Changes take time: first effects can be expected at the earliest after 8–12 weeks, often only after 4–6 months of consistent daily intake. arthro GC-MSM is explicitly designed for long-term use.
Vitamin C has an approved EU health claim for normal collagen formation in cartilage — that is the wording from the EU register. Glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM have no approved health claim, but they are established joint nutrients with extensive literature. We describe them descriptively (amino sugar, cartilage matrix building block, organic sulphur compound) without any health-related statements.
arthro GC-MSM contains crustaceans — the glucosamine sulphate is obtained from crustacean chitin. In case of a shellfish allergy, the product is not suitable. The capsule shell is plant-based (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose).
No. Glucosamine comes from crustacean chitin — the product is therefore neither vegan nor vegetarian.
With anticoagulant medicines (e.g. Marcumar, Warfarin) arthro GC-MSM is not suitable — glucosamine can affect their action. For other medications and chronic conditions, please discuss taking it with your doctor or pharmacist. Pregnant or breastfeeding women, children and adolescents should not take the product.
Mandatory information & specifications

Product details at a glance.

Complete information per EU Food Information Regulation — ingredients, nutrients, notices, manufacturer, scientific references.

PZN 17853793
GTIN / EAN 4260391430435
Net content 120 capsules · 120 g · 30 days
Daily dose 4 capsules daily

Ingredients

Glucosamine sulphate potassium salt (from crustaceans), methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), capsule shell: hydroxypropylmethylcel- lulose, chondroitin sulphate sodium salt, L-ascorbic acid, release agent: magnesium salts of fatty acids

 

Ingredientsper daily dose (4 capsules)NRV*
Vitamins
Vitamin C80 mg100 %
Other substances
D-glucosamine sulphate1.400 mg**
Chondroitin sulphate400 mg**
MSM (methylsulphonylmethane)1.000 mg**

* NRV: Nutrient Reference Values per EU Regulation 1169/2011. ** No recommendations available.

Contains crustaceans (glucosamine sulphate from crustaceans)

Take four capsules daily with a glass of water with a meal. Do not exceed the stated daily intake.

Important notes: Do not exceed the stated daily intake. Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Store dry, protected from light, at room temperature. Keep out of reach of small children. Not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women, children, adolescents and people on anticoagulant medication.

Product designation:
Food supplement with vitamin C, amino sugars and MSM

Manufacturer / responsible party:
Active Bio Life Science GmbH

Brand owner: amitamin®

£79.80 4 packs · 120 days

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