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Nervecept Ingredients: The Full List of 8 Label Lines and What Each Amount Means
Nervecept ingredients are eight lines that add up to 699 mg per capsule: glucosamine sulfate 500 mg, Indian frankincense 67 mg, chondroitin sulfate 50 mg, turmeric root 50 mg, and quercetin, methionine, MSM and bromelain at 8 mg each. The capsule is hypromellose with rice flour, and it contains shellfish (crayfish).
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The list01
What are the ingredients in Nervecept?
The Nervecept ingredients list has eight active lines, each with its own amount, and two other ingredients.
In label order: glucosamine sulfate 500 mg, Indian frankincense (Boswellia serrata, herb) 67 mg, chondroitin sulfate 50 mg, turmeric (Curcuma longa, root) 50 mg, quercetin (Sophora japonica, bud) 8 mg, methionine 8 mg, methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) 8 mg and bromelain (Ananas comosus, stem) 8 mg.
The other ingredients are hypromellose, which is the vegetable capsule, and rice flour. The allergen line reads "Contains: Shellfish (Crayfish)". The label gives no Daily Value for any line.
The full typed-out panel is on the supplement facts page.
699 mgin one capsule, eight label lines, drawn to scale
- Glucosamine sulfate500 mg71.5%
- Indian frankincense67 mg9.6%
- Chondroitin sulfate50 mg7.2%
- Turmeric50 mg7.2%
- Quercetin8 mg1.1%
- Methionine8 mg1.1%
- MSM8 mg1.1%
- Bromelain8 mg1.1%
By weight02
How much of each Nervecept ingredient is in a capsule?
One ingredient dominates: glucosamine sulfate is 500 of the 699 mg, or 71.5 percent.
Frankincense is 9.6 percent, chondroitin and turmeric 7.2 each, and the four smallest 1.1 each.
| Label line | Place | Per capsule | Share of 699 mg | Amount used in research | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glucosamine Sulfate | 1 of 8 | 500 mg | 71.5% | No verified dose source found (NCCIH, Glucosamine and Chondroitin) (Mayo Clinic, Glucosamine) (MSK, Glucosamine) | Knee osteoarthritis: mixed; not studied for nerves |
| Indian Frankincense (Boswellia serrata)(herb) | 2 of 8 | 67 mg | 9.6% | Up to 1,000 mg a day of extract in trials of up to 6 months (NCCIH, Boswellia) (MSK, Boswellia) | Small, low-quality trials in osteoarthritis only |
| Chondroitin Sulfate | 3 of 8 | 50 mg | 7.2% | No verified dose source found (NCCIH, Glucosamine and Chondroitin) (Mayo Clinic, Glucosamine) | Knee osteoarthritis: mixed; not studied for nerves |
| Turmeric (Curcuma longa)(root) | 4 of 8 | 50 mg | 7.2% | No verified dose source found (NCCIH, Turmeric) (MSK, Turmeric) (LiverTox, Turmeric) | Early, positive signs in knee osteoarthritis only |
| Quercetin (Sophora japonica)(bud) | 5 of 8 | 8 mg | 1.1% | 500-2,000 mg a day in a 7-day safety trial of 9 people (MSK, Quercetin) (Han et al. 2020, Quercetin Safety Trial) | Not shown to treat disease |
| Methionine | 6 of 8 | 8 mg | 1.1% | No verified dose source found (Cleveland Clinic, Amino Acids) | Not established |
| Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) | 7 of 8 | 8 mg | 1.1% | No verified dose source found | No source fetched |
| Bromelain (Ananas comosus)(stem) | 8 of 8 | 8 mg | 1.1% | No verified dose source found | No source fetched |
Profiles03
What does each Nervecept ingredient do?
Each ingredient is sold for a different reason, and most are studied for joints rather than nerves.
Glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin are cartilage-type compounds sold for joint comfort. Frankincense, turmeric, quercetin and bromelain come from plants. Methionine is an amino acid also found in food (Cleveland Clinic, Amino Acids).
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500mg71.5% of 699 mg01
Glucosamine sulfate
#1 on the label: 500 mg
Amino sugar, usually made from shellfish shells
Evidence: Knee osteoarthritis: mixed; not studied for nervesPer capsule500 mg per capsule (71.5% of the 699 mg listed)
Studied atNo verified dose source found
Watch forMay raise blood sugar in some people; shellfish allergy; raises bleeding risk with warfarin.
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67mg9.6% of 699 mg02
Indian frankincense
#2 on the label: 67 mg
Boswellia serrata resin extract
Evidence: Small, low-quality trials in osteoarthritis onlyPer capsule67 mg per capsule (9.6% of the 699 mg listed)
Studied atUp to 1,000 mg a day of extract in trials of up to 6 months
Watch forPossible antiplatelet effect; ask about blood thinners.
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50mg7.2% of 699 mg03
Chondroitin sulfate
#3 on the label: 50 mg
Cartilage component, usually from animal cartilage
Evidence: Knee osteoarthritis: mixed; not studied for nervesPer capsule50 mg per capsule (7.2% of the 699 mg listed)
Studied atNo verified dose source found
Watch forWarfarin interaction reported; check with a pharmacist.
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Turmeric
#4 on the label: 50 mg
Curcuma longa root
Evidence: Early, positive signs in knee osteoarthritis onlyPer capsule50 mg per capsule (7.2% of the 699 mg listed)
Studied atNo verified dose source found
Watch forRare liver injury reports, mostly with high-absorption products; do not combine with warfarin without advice.
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Quercetin
#5 on the label: 8 mg
Plant flavonoid from Sophora japonica buds
Evidence: Not shown to treat diseasePer capsule8 mg per capsule (1.1% of the 699 mg listed)
Studied at500-2,000 mg a day in a 7-day safety trial of 9 people
Watch forAn elevated INR was reported in a warfarin patient.
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Methionine
#6 on the label: 8 mg
Essential amino acid
Evidence: Not establishedPer capsule8 mg per capsule (1.1% of the 699 mg listed)
Studied atNo verified dose source found
Watch forNo authoritative source on supplement safety was found.
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MSM
#7 on the label: 8 mg
Sulfur compound
Evidence: No source fetchedPer capsule8 mg per capsule (1.1% of the 699 mg listed)
Studied atNo verified dose source found
Watch forWe found no authoritative safety source for this ingredient.
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Bromelain
#8 on the label: 8 mg
Enzyme from pineapple stem
Evidence: No source fetchedPer capsule8 mg per capsule (1.1% of the 699 mg listed)
Studied atNo verified dose source found
Watch forWe found no authoritative safety source for this ingredient.
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Groups04
How are the Nervecept ingredients grouped?
The eight lines fall into three groups: cartilage-type compounds, plant extracts with one enzyme, and one amino acid.
- 1Glucosamine Sulfate500 mg per capsule · 71.5%
- 2Indian Frankincense (Boswellia serrata)(herb)67 mg per capsule · 9.6%
- 3Chondroitin Sulfate50 mg per capsule · 7.2%
- 4Turmeric (Curcuma longa)(root)50 mg per capsule · 7.2%
- 5Quercetin (Sophora japonica)(bud)8 mg per capsule · 1.1%
- 6Methionine8 mg per capsule · 1.1%
- 7Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)8 mg per capsule · 1.1%
- 8Bromelain (Ananas comosus)(stem)8 mg per capsule · 1.1%
From the Supplement Facts panel on the label, in label order: the amounts are printed, so the order is also most to least by weight. Other ingredients (hypromellose capsule, rice flour) are not counted. The capsule contains shellfish (crayfish).
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Are these typical nerve pain supplement ingredients?
Not really. The best-known supplement for diabetic nerve pain in NCCIH's review, alpha-lipoic acid, is not in Nervecept (NCCIH, Diabetes and Dietary Supplements).
Many nerve pain supplements list B vitamins such as B12. Low B12 can cause numbness and tingling, and that is a case for a blood test, not a guess (NIH ODS, Vitamin B12). Nervecept lists no B vitamin.
| Name | On the Nervecept label? | What the sources say |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha-lipoic acid | No | Inconsistent in 8 studies of diabetic neuropathy (NCCIH, Diabetes and Dietary Supplements) |
| Vitamin B12 | No | Low levels can cause numbness; test first (NIH ODS, Vitamin B12) |
| Biotin | No (sales FAQ only) | Can skew lab tests (NIH ODS, Biotin) |
| Glucosamine sulfate | Yes, 500 mg | Mixed for knees; not studied for nerves (NCCIH, Glucosamine and Chondroitin) |
Cautions06
Do any Nervecept ingredients interact with medicines?
Yes, several can. Ask a pharmacist before you start if you take warfarin or another blood thinner.
Glucosamine and chondroitin have been linked to more bleeding with warfarin (NCCIH, Glucosamine and Chondroitin). Turmeric may add to that risk, and rare liver injury has been reported (MSK, Turmeric) (LiverTox, Turmeric). Glucosamine may raise blood sugar in some people.
The capsule contains shellfish (crayfish). With a shellfish allergy, ask a physician before using it.
Keep taking prescribed medicine as directed. New or worsening numbness, weakness or balance trouble needs a doctor.
Next step07
Where can you read more before ordering?
Read the claims against evidence page and the side effects page first.
Then compare packs on the pricing page (Nervecept sales page).
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Questions about Nervecept ingredients
What is the main ingredient in Nervecept?
The main ingredient is glucosamine sulfate at 500 mg per capsule, about 71.5 percent of the 699 mg listed. It is usually made from shellfish shells, and the label says the capsule contains shellfish (crayfish).
Does Nervecept contain vitamin B12?
No. The label lists no vitamin B12 and no other B vitamin. Low B12 is one known cause of numbness and tingling, so a blood test is the way to check. Ask your doctor before assuming a capsule can fill that gap.
What are the other ingredients in Nervecept capsules?
The other ingredients are hypromellose, which forms the vegetable capsule, and rice flour. They are listed apart from the eight active lines and are not counted in the 699 mg total.
Is there a proprietary blend in Nervecept?
No. The label prints a separate milligram amount for every line, so there is no hidden blend. The sales FAQ uses the phrase "proprietary blend", but the label on the bottle does not, and the label is the better source.
Which Nervecept ingredient has the least research?
MSM and bromelain, at 8 mg each, are the two lines for which we fetched no authoritative source. Methionine has only a general amino acid article. None of the eight lines has nerve research behind it that we could find.
Who wrote this09
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