Your body uses glucosamine, a natural compound, to stimulate your cells to create one of the main building blocks of joint cartilage -- proteoglycans.
As you age, the amount of glucosamine created by your body decreases. The result? Your cartilage and bones begin to scrape against each other, your joints become damaged, and the lubricating synovial fluid in your joint spaces becomes thin and watery.
All glucosamine supplements are not the same. To ensure effective absorption and tissue utilization, it's highly recommended that one takes glucosamine in the sulfate form. This is the way glucosamine is found in the body, and it lacks any known toxicity.
Chondroitin sulfate attracts and holds large amounts of water to the cartilage-building proteoglycan molecules. Since cartilage has no blood supply, this fluid is necessary to nourish and lubricate joints.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 3 Capsules
Servings per Container: 60
Amount Per Serving
% Daily Value
Glucosamine Sulfate (2 KCl) (from shellfish)
1.5 gr (1500 Milligrams)
*
Chondroitin Sulfate
1.2 gr (1200 Milligrams)
*
*Daily value not established.
Other Ingredients: Kosher gelatin (capsule), rice flour and magnesium stearate. Contains: Shellfish.
Directions
As a dietary supplement, take 3 capsules daily or as directed by a physician. Best results are obtained with long term use (more than three months).
Warnings
Warning: This dietary supplement contains shellfish
Pregnant or lactating women, diabetics, hypoglycemics, and people with known medical conditions and/or taking drugs should consult with a licensed physician and/or pharmacist prior to taking dietary supplements.
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