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Chondroitin Sulfate (CSA) is a mucopolysaccharide found in cartilage, tendons and ligaments, where it is bound to proteins such as collagen and elastin. Current research indicates that supplemental CSA may help maintain proper joint function. KEY FEATURES -
Helps to maintain proper joint function. -
Major constituent of cartilage, providing structure, holding water and nutrients, and allowing other molecules to move through cartilage. -
Promotes healing of bones. -
Relieves symptoms and possibly slows the progression of, or reverse, osteoarthritis. -
Helps to prevent abnormal movement of blood, urine, or components across the barrier of the vessel or bladder wall. -
Prevents excessive blood clotting. -
Lowers blood cholesterol levels. -
Prevents atherosclerosis. -
Prevents heart attacks in people who already have atherosclerosis. Chondroitin sulfate consists of repeating chains of molecules called glycosaminoglycans (GAGs). Chondroitin sulfate is a major constituent of cartilage, providing structure, holding water and nutrients, and allowing other molecules to move through cartilage—an important property, as there is no blood supply to cartilage. In degenerative joint disease, such as osteoarthritis, there is a loss of chondroitin sulfate as the cartilage erodes. Animal studies indicate that chondroitin sulfate may promote healing of bone, which is consistent with the fact that the majority of glycosaminoglycans found in bone consist of chondroitin sulfate. Chondroitin sulfate has been shown, in numerous double-blind trials, to relieve symptoms and possibly slow the progression of, or reverse, osteoarthritis. Chondroitin and similar compounds are present in the lining of blood vessels and the urinary bladder. They help prevent abnormal movement of blood, urine, or components across the barrier of the vessel or bladder wall. Part of chondroitin’s role in blood vessels is to prevent excessive blood clotting. In addition, chondroitin sulfate may lower blood cholesterol levels. Older preliminary research showed that chondroitin sulfate may prevent atherosclerosis in animals and humans and may also prevent heart attacks in people who already have atherosclerosis. Suggested Use: 1 to 3 tablets daily, or as recommended by your health care professional. Supplement Facts
Size: 60 Tablets Item Code SN0904
Serving Size: 1 Tablet | | Amount per serving: | % Daily Value | | Calcium | 115 mg | 10 % | | Chondroitin Sulfate | 600 mg | * | | Yielding Approximately: | | | | Glucuronic Acid | 315 mg | * | | N-Acetyl Galactosamine | 285 mg | * | * Daily Value not established Other Ingredients: dibasic calcium phosphate, stearic acid, sorbitol, modified cellulose gum, colloidal silicon dioxide, and magnesium stearate. Warning: If you are pregnant or nursing, consult your health care professional before using this product
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