So your whole argument is that the manufacturer doesn't have each and every one of those tests done to your satisfaction? And how do you know this about Sam's club? Have you checked them out or is it your faith again? I'd bet it was faith. You simply have ben sold a bill of goods. How do you know the COA your supplier tells you about is legit?
I have not heard of one case of contaminated glucosamine or chondroitin, which by the way is as good as glucosamine for arthritis whether you choose to believe it or not. Not one case of contamination but you are sure that if they don't have all the certificates, or claim to have them, that the stuff is contaminated for sure. Even when you don't know if they have them or not, you tell us they don't. Sams is a huge company, part of the largest retailer in the world. But according to you they don't have any certificates because they are "cheap"
Could be but I have to see some proof besides your say so. All I know is their stuff works just as well as the overpriced other stuff. I've tried combinations that had only a little chondroitin and it did not work well for me. Gl is fine for certain things but for arthritis you need ch also.
its not faith to know sams club type brands dont adhere to what i consider acceptable standards, its expirience. i sell supplements, and my boss has been in the industry for 30 years. between my expirience with ALOT of different companies, and what ive learned from my boss... i think i have a pretty good grasp on what companies do and do not do.
i know my COA's are legit because they are always performed and independant FDA registered labs. theres no faking that.
to my knowledge, sams club is part of walmart... the cheapest pile of corporate greed in existance in this world today. dont kid urself into thinking that company has your best interest in mind, they would and do cut every corner possible... even when its your health and wellbeing thats at risk.
i dont care if you THINK cheap brands are as good as the more expensive brands...you go right ahead and get me a COA for sam clubs glucosamine & chondroiten, and ill get you a COA for one of the brands i like.... and we'll see whos has more contaminents.