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Extra Strength / Promotes Healthy Joints Glucosamine Chondroitin Extra Strength is 50% more potent than typical combination products. This means you can obtain a clinically substantiated dosage of these popular joint support nutrients in just two tablets instead of three. Glucosamine Chondroitin Extra Strength provides important building blocks for healthy joints and connective tissues. Glucosamine, an amino sugar, is an essential structural component of glycosaminoglycans, large molecules that help lubricate joints, nourish cartilage and connective tissue, and assist in wound healing. Manganese is involved in the synthesis of collagen, and chondroitin sulfate lends additional structural support via its high degree of interaction with collagen fibers. Molybdenum aids in the complete metabolism of glucosamine and chondroitin. KEY FEATURES -
Very potent. -
Especially for individuals suffering from osteoarthritis, and -
for athletes experiencing 'overuse' injuries. -
Reduces joint pain. -
Increases lubrication of the joint. -
Better wound healing. -
Stimulates cartilage matrix repair. -
Inhibits enzymes that breakdown cartilage. -
Preserves joint space. -
Anti-inflammatory actions. Glucosamine and chondroitin are thought to soothe painful joints and decrease the risk of osteoarthritis. Glucosamine and chondroitin are commonly believed to prevent the breakdown of joint cartilage and/or stimulate the production of new cartilage, preserving joint integrity in the face of heavy training.
Glucosamine is made from glucose (sometimes called 'blood sugar' because of its ubiquitous presence in the blood) and a crystalline amino acid called glutamine. In the human body, it is often incorporated into proteoglycans, which are basically proteins that contain long chains of sugar (glucose) molecules. Proteoglycans are found throughout the body, but they seem to be concentrated mainly in the spaces between cells, including the joints, and they have a strong ability to attract water. As I've said, glucosamine advocates have suggested that the chemical may inhibit the breakdown of joint cartilage and/or stimulate new cartilage formation.
Chondroitin sulphate is a 'glycosaminoglycan' (basically, a compound which contains an amino acid attached to a chain of carbohydrate) and is a key component of cartilage. Like glucosamine, chondroitin has a strong affinity for water, and it seems to be able to 'pull' water into joints and thus keep them lubricated. As part of the aging process, the quantity of chondroitin sulphate in joint cartilage tends to decline, and joints become stiffer and less resilient.
Both glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate are manufactured readily by the human body, so the basic strategy underlying supplementation is to magnify the body's basic levels of the two compounds. Suggested Use: Two tablets daily with a meal. Supplement Facts Size: 60 Tablets Item Code SN1381 Serving Size: 2 Tablets | | Amount per serving: | % Daily Value | | Vitamin C (as manganese ascorbate) | 36 mg | 0.6 % | | Manganese (as manganese ascorbate) | 10 mg | 5 % | | Molybdenum (as molybdenum chelate) | 320 mcg | 4.3 % | | Glucosamine (as glucosamine sulfate) | 1.5 g | * | | Chondroitin (as chondroitin sulphate) | 1.2 g | * | * Daily Value not established Other Ingredients: stearic acid and modified cellulose gum. Warning: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product. Contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, corn, soy or wheat. Contains no sugar, starch, salt, preservatives, or artificial color, flavor, or fragrance.
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