GLUCOSAMINE CHONDROITIN EXTRA STRENGTH

Naturally Supportive
Glucosamine and chondroitin are known as chondroprotective agents. Chondroprotective agents are natural compounds the body produces to promote healthy joint function. Chondroprotective agents work by supporting joint fluid levels to promote lubrication. In addition, glucosamine and chondroitin combat harmful free radical enzymes that may damage joint cartilage, as well as help enhance circulation in blood vessels that lead to the joint.

Glucosamine
Glucosamine is a key building block of cartilage that is derived from the sugar glucose, the main sugar found circulating in the blood stream. Glucosamine is concentrated in joint cartilage and stimulates chondrocytes (cartilage cells) to help maintain cartilage and collagen. It enters the joint space and is incorporated into proteoglycans. These are cells that form large structures and attract water to the joint space for lubrication of cartilage during movement.

Chondroitin
Chondroitin sulfate is a natural component of human cartilage composed of a long chain of specialized polysaccharides (sugars). Chondrointin sulfate supports the structural components of joint cartilage and promotes hydration of the joint for improved mobility. Since cartilage does not have blood vessels to supply itself with nutrients, chondroitin supports the joint by channeling nutrients to cartilage cells.

Safety
Glucosamine and Chondroitin have proven to be safe when taken at recommended dosages. Some mild gastro-intestinal side effects such as heart burn or nausea may occur with the consumption of glucosamine and chondroitin.

Contraindications
Children, women who are pregnant, and women who could become pregnant should not take this product as safety studies have not established their effects on a child or developing fetus over time.

Glucosamine is an amino sugar and people with diabetes should check their blood sugar levels more frequently when taking this supplement.

If you are taking chondroitin sulfate in addition to a blood thinning medication or daily aspirin therapy, have your blood clotting time checked more often. This supplement is similar in structure to the blood thinning drug heparin, and the combination may cause bleeding in some individuals.

If you are allergic to shellfish, consult your doctor before deciding to take glucosamine. In most cases however, allergies are caused by proteins in shellfish, not chitin, a carbohydrate from which glucosamine is extracted.

Restrictions:
This product is not available for shipping to the following countries: Austria, Germany, Norway