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- NHG developed the glucosamine and chondroitin test methods chosen as the AOACI industry assay standard methods.
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- Supports Healthy Joint Function
10% of profits donated for health research
- Formulation re: Does NOT Contain
- Contains no sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg or preservatives.
- Precautions re: Allergies
- Cautions and Interactions
Persons with known allergies to shellfish should not take this product.
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- A Dietary Supplement
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- Glucosamine is an amino monosaccharide produced by chondrocyte cells (the cells found in cartilage that are responsible for the synthesis, maintenance, and regeneration of cartilage) and used to make glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and proteoglycans. GAGs and proteoglycans are the structural molecules that make up the connective tissues of the skin, tendons, ligaments, and joints. Glucosamine supplementation helps to provide the building blocks of these structural molecules, thereby supporting the maintenance of healthy joint tissues.
Chondroitin sulfate is another very important naturally occurring constituent of cartilage tissue. Chondroitin sulfate has been shown to work along with glucosamine to encourage healthy cartilage production.
MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) is an organic form of the mineral sulfur, found naturally in plants. Sulfur, provided by MSM, is widely recognized in promoting healthy skin, joints, bone, hair and nails. Glucosamine & Chondroitin with MSM can help to support healthy joint and connective tissue.
- Precautions re: All Other
- The only side effects reported with chondroitin sulfate usage appear to be mild gastrointestinal incidents. Similar adverse reactions have been reported with glucosamine and MSM, yet both of these compounds also are often suggested as supporting GI-tract health and function. It was thought that glucosamine might adversely affect insulin sensitivity, but clinical trials have disproven this.