Tropical Oasis · label read against the research

Glucosamine Chondroitin

One use holds up once you check the amounts against the research.

11 ingredients on the label2 at a studied amount

What it’s good for

What it might help with

Real research, at an amount this bottle reaches — just weaker or more divided than the evidence behind a use we would stand on.

2at a studied amount
1under it, untested
1only a trace
7nothing we can say

Supplement Facts

Serving Size 0.5 Fluid Ounce(s)

Servings Per Container 32


Amount Per Serving   % Daily Value

Vitamin C200 mg333%
Potassium225 mg6%
Glucosamine Sulfate 2KCl1500 mg†
Chondroitin Sulfate800 mg†
Methylsulfonylmethane500 mg†
Aloe Vera Gel 200:1 extract1 mg†
purified Water†
Xylitol†
Natural flavor†
Citric Acid†
Potassium Sorbate†

† Daily Value not established, or not stated on this label.

under the tested amountenough to matterno claim either waystudied amount, weaker evidencea trace of what was studied

What the maker says

Their words, from the label. We show them so you can see what you’re being told. They’re Tropical Oasis’s claims, not our findings.

What they say it’s for

  • “Absorption 96% liquids 18% pills Research has shown that particles suspended in liquid form are much more readily absorbed by the body, thus offering more positive health benefits.”
  • “Take your liquid daily vitamins for better absorption. GMP Certified All of our products are manufactured in our state of the art GMP certified facility.”
  • “Better ingredients + better absorption Supports healthy joints”

How they say to take it

  • Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement take 1 tablespoon daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Recommendation: Better taste results may be achieved when mixing with juice or similar beverage. Shake well before using.

Their own warning

  • If pregnant, nursing or on medication, consult with your healthcare practitioner prior to use.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

1 under the amount that was tested

Not tested and failed — untested. Nobody ran those trials at this amount.

Vitamin C200 mg
  • Some evidence for chronic inflammation — dose is 60% short of the 500–2000 mg tested.
  • Some evidence for slow recovery — dose is 60% short of the 500–2000 mg tested.

1 present in trace amounts

Far under everything studied. No trial speaks to what this much does.

Methylsulfonylmethane500 mg
  • Some evidence for chronic inflammation — dose is 83% short of the 3000–6000 mg tested.
  • Some evidence for slow recovery — dose is 83% short of the 3000 mg tested.

Label read from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Formulations change — check the panel on the bottle in your hand. Check a different product.