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
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.
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