Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate
Glucosamine/MSM combines two of the most popular natural agents used in joint health research - in the forms and doses validated most likely to be effective. Glucosamine sulfate (in the sodium-free KCl form) has earned its popularity: many clinical studies have shown its bioavailability and chondroprotective activity. MSM, also known as "DMSO2", is a crystalline DMSO-like compound that supplies sulfur - a key nutrient for the growth and maintenance of connective tissues. Evidence is rapidly accumulating to justify professional acceptance of MSM-containing products. The Glucosamine/MSM combination makes for a rational, economical and powerful choice for supporting long-term, comfortable function of joint structures.*  Dietary Considerations Wheat Free Soy Free Yeast Free Sugar Free Preservative Free Salt Free Corn Free Free of Artificial Colors/Flavors  Serving Size:6 Capsule  Servings Per Container:30  Amount Per Serving Glucosamine (sulfate KCI) (shrimp) 1500 mg  MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) 2250 mg   Other ingredients: silica, vegetable stearate, calcium sulfate, cellulose, water     Suggested use for adults: Six capsules daily in divided doses, taken with meals, or as directed by your health care practitioner. This product is intended for professional use and is manufactured under strict quality control to ensure the optimum in purity, potency, and reliability. This product contains no yeast, wheat, soy, corn, salt, sugar, artificial coloring, preservatives or flavoring.  WARNING: Persons with a known allergy to shellfish should not use this product. Keep in a cool, dry place, tightly capped. ÂÂÂÂÂ
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Glucosamine sulfate is an important precursor to mucopolysaccharides (MPS) or glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), which are major constituents of connective tissue vitally important for the development and repair of skin, cartilage, ligaments, bones, and the basement membrane of blood vessels and other tissues. Potassium chloride is the preferred stabilizer of GS for anyone concerned about sodium intake. This single ingredient product offers flexibility when combined with other cartilage support ingredients.*  Serving Size:1 Capsule  Servings Per Container:180  Amount Per Serving Glucosamine (sulfate KCI) (shrimp) 500 mg   Other ingredients: rice flour    Suggested use for adults: One capsule, thee times daily, taken with meals, or as directed by your health care practitioner. This product contains no yeast, wheat, soy, corn, milk, salt, sugar, artificial coloring, preservatives or flavoring. This product is intended for professional use and is manufactured under strict quality control to ensure the optimum in purity, potency, and reliability.  Warning: Persons with a known allergy to shellfish should not use this product. Keep in a cool, dry place tightly capped. ÂÂÂÂ
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Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate Products
Glucose is the main sugar that is found in the blood. Glucosamine is an amino sugar or monosaccharide which is formed by replacing an atom of oxygen with an atom of nitrogen. It is a simple molecule that is naturally derived from glucose by the body. It is one of the key ingredients in the production of cartilage. There are no natural food sources for glucosamine. As a supplement, it is usually made from the shells of crustaceans such as crabs, shrimp and lobsters. A substance known as chitin is extracted from the shells for use in dietary supplements. Glucosamine supplements have been found to be very helpful in treating osteoarthritis because it helps rebuild worn away cartilage in the joints. Additionally, athletes often take glucosamine dietary supplements as a way of preventing injury to tendons and muscles as they feel it strengthens both. Furthermore, some people believe that glucosamine makes an effective treatment for tendinitis.
A number of impressive studies have been done that have shown the efficacy of using 500 to 2000 mg daily of glucosamine as a treatment for osteoarthritis and the pain that accompanies it. As cartilage rebuilds, it helps relieve the bone against bone grinding that is so evident with this malady. Daily supplementation can help slow down the progression of osteoarthritis as well as osteochondritis, a term used to refer to degeneration and pain in the knees which is caused by damage to articular cartilage. In fact, results are so positive that some patients are able to treat knee pain entirely with dietary supplementation and forego knee surgery.
Generally speaking, glucosamine supplements have been found safe. One study indicated that people with diabetes might develop high blood sugar levels when taking glucosamine; however, this study was conducted on laboratory animals and not on humans. People who are allergic to shellfish might experience allergic reactions when taking glucosamine; however, there has only been one documented case of this.
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