What are Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate?
Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are substances found naturally in the body. Glucosamine is a form of amino sugar that is believed to play a role in cartilage formation and repair.
Chondroitin sulfate is part of a large protein molecule (proteoglycan) that gives cartilage elasticity.
Both glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are sold as dietary or nutritional supplements. They are extracted from animal tissue: glucosamine from crab, lobster or shrimp shells; and chondroitin sulfate from animal cartilage, such as tracheas or shark cartilage.
What do they do?
Glucosamine has been scientifically proven to promote joint health.* Studies indicate that Glucosamine provides the building blocks for constructing cartilage.* It acts as a lubricant, nourishes cartilage, and promotes mobility and flexibility for comfortable movement.
Chondroitin Sulfate is necessary in the production of cartilage. Proteoglycans, a vital component of cartilage tissue, is produced by Chondroitin. Chondroitin attracts water to the proteoglycans and holds it there, which is important to maintaining health joints. It also protects existing cartilage from premature degeneration by blocking certain enzymes that destroy cartilage and prevent nutrients from reaching the cartilage.
But the problem is , used in combination, one cancels out the other.
Often they are recommended to be used together, they are also sold in combination form, dont waste your money.
The Glucasamine w/sulfate absorbs the Best.
