Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate

• For healthy joints and cartilage
• Relief from arthritic problems, both rheumatoid and osteo forms.
• Minimising the effects of sports injuries to ligaments, muscles and joints
• Aiding a speedier recovery from sports injuries
• Enhancing vitality and endurance, particularly, but not exclusively, for athletes
• In general for athletes and sports people, for the elderly and sufferers of arthritic complaints

What is Glucosamine?

Glucosamine aids in the formation of connective tissue including collagen and cartilage and a deficiency or depletion of Glucosamine may be associated with joint and tendon problems, indicating a need for increased intake.

What is Chondroitin Sulfate?

The cartilage in the joints act as a spongy shock absorber. For this it needs special substances to attract fluid. Chondroitin, another natural substance made in the body, attracts fluid into the cartilage like a liquid magnet. Without this fluid, cartilage would become malnourished, thinner and more fragile. In this way Chondroitin protects cartilage from breakdown and also stimulates the synthesis of new cartilage, important for healthy joints.

Health Supplements

Both glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are sold as dietary or nutritional supplements. They are extracted from animal tissue: glucosamine from crab, lobster or shrimp shells; and chondroitin sulfate from animal cartilage, such as tracheas or shark cartilage.

By itself each supplement is effective.

Together they may well be the answer for millions of people suffering from osteoarthritis, the solution that works where drugs and surgery have failed.

Side effects of Glucosamine and Chondrotin

Derived from shellfish - people sensitive to shellfish should seek advice before using the products.

The most common side effects are increased intestinal gas and softened stools. If you experience these problems, you might want to try another supplement brand before you stop using them altogether.