Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are combined with manganese to provide support for optimal cartilage matrix composition, connective tissue strength, and joint comfort.

• Supplement Facts
  
  Suggested use: As a dietary supplement take 1 capsule, 3 times daily, with meals, for 2-3 weeks. Maintenance dose: take 1 capsule, 2 times daily, with meals
  
  1 capsule contains
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  Glucosamine HCI (shellfish)........................................500mg
  Purified chondroitin sulfate (marine)............................400mg
  Manganese (from manganese ascorbate)...................5mg
  ascorbate (from manganese ascorbate)......................33mg
  Vitamin C (As ascorbyl palmitate)................................5mg
  
  Other ingredients: vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water), ascorbyl palmitate
  Contains shellfish (crab, shrimp)
  
  

Uses

Cartilage Composition: Glucosamine promotes the synthesis of the glycosaminoglycan chondroitin sulfate. Chondroitin sulfate is responsible for building the ground substance of cartilage, molecules known as proteoglycans. Studies have indicated that glucosamine HCl has the ability to support healthy cartilage integrity, in part by maintaining healthy matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) enzyme activity. The trace mineral manganese plays a key role in supporting glycosaminoglycan and mucopolysaccharide production and encourages the antioxidant activity of superoxide dismutase. Ascorbate is a vital nutrient for proper collagen formation and also serves as an antioxidant.
Joint Motility and Function: Several studies suggest that the combination of glucosamine HCl, chondroitin sulfate and manganese ascorbate may provide particular support for joint mobility and comfort.