Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM 90 tabs.

Product Information

Osteoarthritis is associated with a breakdown of cartilage in joints and commonly occurs in the hips, knees and spine. Osteoarthritis occurs when there is significant wearing of the articular cartilage of the joint. As the articular cartilage is worn down, swelling and pain occur due to inflammation. Chondroitin and glucosamine, as dietary supplements, are used together to help ease the symptoms of osteoarthritis. Glucosamine is an amino sugar normally produced in the human body. It is necessary for the construction and repair of connective tissue and healthy joint cartilage. Chondroitin sulfate also occurs naturally in the body. Like glucosamine, chondroitin is a building block of proteoglycans: large protein molecules that give cartilage elasticity.

Glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate and MSM are substances found naturally in the body.

• Glucosamine is an amino sugar normally produced in the human body. It is necessary for the construction and repair of connective tissue and healthy joint cartilage. Glucosamine is a major building block of proteoglycans and is needed to make glycosaminoglycans: proteins that bind water in the cartilage matrix. Regular intake of glucosamine has been shown to slow Osteoarthritis progression by halting joint space narrowing and so maintain the health and mobility of the affected joints.
   
• Chondroitin sulfate also occurs naturally in the body. Like glucosamine, chondroitin is a building block of proteoglycans: large protein molecules that give cartilage elasticity. Chondroitin sulfate acts by attracting fluid into the proteoglycan molecules and stimulates collagen production an ingredient that forms part of the cushioning structure at the ends of the joints. Oral administration of chondroitin also prompts a significant increase in hyaluronic acid, a major component of synovial fluid: the lubricating fluid in joints.
   
• MSM (methylsulfonyl methane) is a source of biological sulfur, which is a major component in many of the body’s proteins, tissues, hormones and enzymes. Increased activity/exercise, damages to the body and degenerative diseases may overcome the rate at which they are produced and used affecting the production of proteoglycans. This in turn decreases synovial fluid that cushions and prevents the joints from rubbing together. Cartilage can begin to deteriorate and weaken (less collagen) producing damage, stiffness and pain. MSM is useful for relieving inflammation and pain in joints that are associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, muscle pain, fatigue and back pain. MSM relieves inflammation and pain by helping to equalize cell pressure.

Chondroitin, glucosamine and MSM, as dietary supplements, are used together to help ease the symptoms of osteoarthritis. Glucosamine is an amino sugar normally produced in the human body. It is necessary for the construction and repair of connective tissue and healthy joint cartilage. Cartilage is the protein part of the fibrous substance that holds the joints. It is also used in the formation of tendons, membranes, bones and other tissues.

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Directions: Take 3 tablets daily, or as directed by a health care professional.

Customer comments:

Don't let the price of this product deceive you. It works very well to relieve inflammation. I've tried more expensive formulas, but Ultimate Nutrition's Glucosamine, Chondroitin and MSM helped with arthritis in my knee. When I take it I am pain-free. - Linda

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