Glucosamine sulfate with Chondroitin
by admin | June 24, 2008 | In Glucosamine | 1 Comment
Glucosamine Chondroitin
what is Glucosamine Sulphate?
Glucosamine sulphate is an amino sugar derivative which is found naturally in our joints, where it is involved in the maintenance of our connective tissue such as cartilage, tendons and ligaments. The connective tissue is responsible for holding your bones together!
Glucosamine occurs naturally in the body but injuries and the natural ageing process affect our body’s ability to produce Glucosamine, making supplementation essential to help joint health.
Types of Glucosamine
1. Glucosamine Sulphate
2. Glucosamine hydrochloride, also know as Glucosamine hcl
Sources of Glucosamine sulphate
Glucosamine supplements are normally derived from chitin, hard outer shells of shrimp, lobsters and crabs.
What is Chondroitin Sulphate?
Chondroitin, a carbohydrate, is a cartilage component, which helps to attract fluid into the cartilage and helps to maintain joint health.
Sources of Chondroitin sulphate
Chondroitin supplements are major derived from wind pipes of the cattle, known as trachea. The natural source of Chondroitin sulphate in our diet is tough stringy animal tissue found around the bones of meat called as gristle.
Benefits of Glucosamine Chondroitin Sulphate
Glucosamine Chondroitin is the most popular combination taken together for joint health and relieving arthritic / osteoarthritis symptoms.
1. Glucosamine plays a role in the smooth working of joints.
2. Helps maintain overall health and well-being of bones and joints.
3. Helps maintain supple and flexible joints.
4. Chondroitin helps to attract fluid into cartilage.
5. Helps maintain cartilage elasticity.
The recommended daily dosage for Glucosamine sulphate is 1500mg and Chondroitin sulphate is 120mg.
Glucosamine Chondroitin is normally available in form of capsules or tablets.