Product Description
Extra Strength Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate
Joint and Structural Support
Clinically Studied Sulfate (vs. HCL) & Doses
(1500 mg Glucosamine & 1200 mg Chondroitin/2 tablets)
Glucosamine & Chondroitin are naturally occurring structural components of joints and surrounding tissues. They are a part of healthy joints and connective tissue.
Extra Strength Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate contains the clinically studied sulfate forms and amounts of these compounds.
Research demonstrates supplementation may provide support in people who have experienced a decrease in healthy cartilage, including the knees.
Another benefit of this particular formulation is its convenient twice a day dosing. The majority of other glucosamine/chondroitin supplements require three times a day dosing.
The Science Behind These Building Blocks
- Glucosamine is an amino acid sugar produced by chondrocyte cells in the cartilage. Chondrocytes synthesize, maintain and regenerate cartilage.
- The body uses glucosamine to make glycoaminoglycan (GAGs) and proteoglycans — to build tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and the thick fluid (synovial fluid) that surrounds joints.
- Chrondroitin sulfate is another very important naturally occurring constituent of cartilage tissue and provides shock absorbance and lubrication, and much of its resistance to compression.
- Chondroitin sulfate works synergistically with glucosamine sulfate to encourage healthy cartilage production.
- When the joint cartilage and other cushioning becomes thin, as in osteoarthritis, the joints have more friction, stiffness and even pain. With age, we make less of our own glucosamine.
Taking glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate supplements may increase the cartilage and fluid surrounding joints and help prevent breakdown of these substances and reduce pain. If taken long-term they might even slow the breakdown of joints.
It usually takes several months of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate supplementation before symptom improvement is noticed.
According to WebMD, after taking for 4-8 weeks, the relief from a glucosamine sulfate nutrition supplement may be comparable to acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
Many of my clients use Glucosamine and Chondroitin plus a curcumin containing supplement such as Curaphen or CuraPro.
Curcumin has been clinically studied for its role in reducing pain and inflammation.
Extra Strength Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate is made by Protocol for Life Balance.
