Ingredients
Nervecept Ingredients: The Eight Lines on the Label, With Amounts and Cautions
Nervecept lists eight ingredients on its Supplement Facts panel: glucosamine sulfate 500 mg, Indian frankincense 67 mg, chondroitin sulfate 50 mg, turmeric 50 mg, and quercetin, methionine, MSM and bromelain at 8 mg each. That is 699 mg by our sum, with rice flour and a hypromellose capsule as other ingredients. The label also says it contains shellfish.
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The full list01
What are the ingredients in Nervecept?
Eight active lines, each with an amount in milligrams, plus a hypromellose capsule and rice flour. The label's allergen line reads CONTAINS: Shellfish (Crayfish).
The panel lists glucosamine sulfate first. In supplement labels, that order usually follows weight, and here the printed amounts agree: 500 mg, then 67, 50, 50, 8, 8, 8 and 8.
| Ingredient on the label | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Glucosamine Sulfate | 500 mg | 71.5% |
| Indian Frankincense (Boswellia serrata)(herb) | 67 mg | 9.6% |
| Chondroitin Sulfate | 50 mg | 7.2% |
| Turmeric (Curcuma longa)(root) | 50 mg | 7.2% |
| Quercetin (Sophora japonica)(bud) | 8 mg | 1.1% |
| Methionine | 8 mg | 1.1% |
| Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) | 8 mg | 1.1% |
| Bromelain (Ananas comosus)(stem) | 8 mg | 1.1% |
Daily Value is not established for any line. The 699 mg total is our own sum, not a label figure.
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What does each Nervecept ingredient do?
Each line has its own page with the amount, the research and the caution. Short versions are below.
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500mg71.5% of 699 mg01
Glucosamine Sulfate
Line 1 of 8 · 500 mg per capsule
An amino sugar found in cartilage; supplements are typically made from shellfish shells or in a lab
Evidence: Uncertain for knee osteoarthritis (NCCIH); guidelines disagreePer capsule500 mg per capsule on the Supplement Facts panel (71.5% of the 699 mg printed)
Sources reportNo dose source was fetched
Watch forThe label says CONTAINS: Shellfish (Crayfish). Mayo and MSK raise shellfish allergy; MSK says it could worsen insulin resistance; MSK, Mayo and NCCIH link it to warfarin.
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67mg9.6% of 699 mg02
Indian Frankincense
Line 2 of 8 · 67 mg per capsule
Resin of the Boswellia serrata tree, listed as the herb
Evidence: Not enough high-quality evidence for any condition (NCCIH); osteoarthritis data conflicting (MSK)Per capsule67 mg per capsule on the Supplement Facts panel (9.6% of the 699 mg printed)
Sources reportOral doses up to 1,000 mg a day appeared safe in trials of up to six months (NCCIH)
Watch forMSK: may increase the risk of bleeding (blood thinners); allergic skin reactions are the main side effect.
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50mg7.2% of 699 mg03
Chondroitin Sulfate
Line 3 of 8 · 50 mg per capsule
A cartilage compound, usually taken with glucosamine
Evidence: Uncertain for knee osteoarthritis (NCCIH)Per capsule50 mg per capsule on the Supplement Facts panel (7.2% of the 699 mg printed)
Sources reportNo dose source was fetched
Watch forNCCIH: both glucosamine and chondroitin are associated with increased bleeding risk in people taking warfarin.
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50mg7.2% of 699 mg04
Turmeric
Line 4 of 8 · 50 mg per capsule
Ground root of Curcuma longa; curcumin is its best-known compound
Evidence: NCCIH: not enough known to say it helps any health purposePer capsule50 mg per capsule on the Supplement Facts panel (7.2% of the 699 mg printed)
Sources reportLikely safe in recommended amounts for up to 2 or 3 months (NCCIH); no efficacy dose set
Watch forMSK advises against turmeric supplements with warfarin or other anticoagulants; NCCIH reports liver harm with highly bioavailable curcumin products.
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Quercetin
Line 5 of 8 · 8 mg per capsule
A plant flavonoid, here from the Sophora japonica bud
Evidence: MSK: has not been shown to treat disease; clinical evidence unclearPer capsule8 mg per capsule on the Supplement Facts panel (1.1% of the 699 mg printed)
Sources reportNo dose source was fetched
Watch forMSK: a warfarin user's INR rose after quercetin; possible interactions with losartan, tamoxifen and some chemotherapy.
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8mg1.1% of 699 mg06
Methionine
Line 6 of 8 · 8 mg per capsule
An essential sulfur-containing amino acid found in protein foods
Evidence: No source was fetched, so no efficacy claim is madePer capsule8 mg per capsule on the Supplement Facts panel (1.1% of the 699 mg printed)
Sources reportNo authoritative dose source fetched
Watch forNo page we could read covered methionine; ask a pharmacist about it, as with any supplement (NIH ODS).
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Methylsulfonylmethane
Line 7 of 8 · 8 mg per capsule
A sulfur compound, also written MSM
Evidence: Preliminary: reduced joint and muscle pain reported; dose and timing unresolved (PubMed review)Per capsule8 mg per capsule on the Supplement Facts panel (1.1% of the 699 mg printed)
Sources reportWell tolerated up to four grams a day in the studies reviewed (PubMed review)
Watch forThe review reports few and mild side effects; it does not make MSM a nerve product.
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8mg1.1% of 699 mg08
Bromelain
Line 8 of 8 · 8 mg per capsule
A pineapple-stem enzyme
Evidence: MSK: human evidence limited; arthritis results mixedPer capsule8 mg per capsule on the Supplement Facts panel (1.1% of the 699 mg printed)
Sources reportNo dose source was fetched
Watch forMSK: avoid with warfarin or other blood thinners; may raise tetracycline levels; allergic reactions reported.
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None of the sources we read tests these eight together, and none tests Nervecept. They describe the ingredients one by one, and most describe joints rather than nerves.
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How much of the capsule is each ingredient?
Glucosamine sulfate is 71.5% of the 699 mg printed. The four smallest lines together are 4.4%.
699 mgthe eight printed amounts added up; the panel prints no total
8 lines · 500 + 67 + 50 + 50 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 mg- Glucosamine Sulfate500 mg · 71.5%
- Indian Frankincense67 mg · 9.6%
- Chondroitin Sulfate50 mg · 7.2%
- Turmeric50 mg · 7.2%
- Quercetin8 mg · 1.1%
- Methionine8 mg · 1.1%
- Methylsulfonylmethane8 mg · 1.1%
- Bromelain8 mg · 1.1%
Bars show each printed amount as a share of the 699 mg we added up. It illustrates the numbers on the panel; it does not measure what any line does.
The bar is arithmetic on the label's numbers. It does not say which ingredient matters most, and it does not measure any effect.
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Does Nervecept contain biotin or a proprietary blend?
Not on the Supplement Facts panel we read. The panel lists eight ingredients with amounts and no blend line.
The sales page FAQ mentions biotin and a proprietary blend, and the page gives no amounts for any ingredient 1. The panel on the bottle wins over the page. We print only what the panel shows and put the mismatch on our confirm list.
The sales page also names six ingredients and leaves out MSM and bromelain, which the panel prints. If a lab test or a newer label shows something else, the label in your hand is the one to follow.
Read the panel on the bottle you receive and compare it with this list. If it differs, tell the order desk and keep the bottle.
Cautions05
Which Nervecept ingredients have cautions?
Seven of the eight appear in a caution from a source we read. The two that come up most are shellfish and blood thinners.
- Glucosamine: the label names shellfish; Mayo and MSK raise shellfish allergy, and MSK says it could worsen insulin resistance 2 3.
- Glucosamine and chondroitin: linked with more bleeding in people on warfarin 4.
- Turmeric: MSK advises against it with warfarin and other blood thinners 5; NCCIH reports liver harm with some curcumin products 6.
- Frankincense: may raise bleeding risk 7. Quercetin: a warfarin user's INR rose 8. Bromelain: avoid with blood thinners 9.
- Methionine: we found no source to read, so we say nothing about its safety. Ask a pharmacist.
The full picture is on side effects and supplements and blood thinners.
FAQ06
Nervecept questions people ask
What are the active ingredients in Nervecept?
Glucosamine sulfate, Indian frankincense (Boswellia serrata), chondroitin sulfate, turmeric root, quercetin from Sophora japonica bud, methionine, MSM and bromelain from pineapple stem.
How many milligrams are in a Nervecept capsule?
The eight lines add to 699 mg by our sum: 500, 67, 50, 50, 8, 8, 8 and 8. The label prints each amount but no total.
What are the other ingredients?
Hypromellose, which is the vegetable capsule, and rice flour. The label lists both under other ingredients.
Does Nervecept contain shellfish?
The label prints CONTAINS: Shellfish (Crayfish). Glucosamine supplements are typically made from shellfish shells, so people with a shellfish allergy should ask a clinician first.
Is there a vitamin in Nervecept?
The panel lists no vitamin. If you take it because of numbness or tingling, low vitamin B12 is one cause a doctor can test for 10.
Which ingredient has the most evidence?
Glucosamine and chondroitin are the best studied, and NCCIH calls their value for knee osteoarthritis still uncertain. That is about joints, not nerves 4.
Who wrote this07
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