| Glucosamine and Chondroitin are two
popular supplements that play a role in the maintenance of joint
cartilage. Both glucosamine and chondroitin helps support joints and
recent studies noted glucosamine’s ability to promote mobility and
flexibility. Aequus Glucosamine Chondroitin also contains
MSM(methylsulphonylmethane) to inhibit pain and lessen inflammation. |
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- Glucosamine Sulfate 500mg
- Chondroitin Sulfate 400mg
- MSM (methylsulphonylmethane) 50mg
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- Stimulates Joint repair
- Helps rebuild and maintain healthy cartilage
- Helps reduce pain and inflammation from arthritis
- Protects against the deterioration of cartilage
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Warnings: People with known allergy to shellfish should not use this
product. |
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Recommended dose (adults and children over the age of 12): Shake well. Take orally 30mL (2 tablespoons) daily. Use by itself or mix in a small amount of water or juice. |
What is Glucosamine?
Glucosamine is derived from glucose and glutamine (an amino
acid). It is used to produce substances in the body that attract
and bind water into tissues, making them more resilient. It is
especially important to maintain properly functioning joint
structures.
When scientists first began studying glucosamine and chondroitin
in the 1970s, they were amazed that not only did the subjects
experience less pain, but also - and more importantly- their
formerly degenerating cartilage had begun to repair itself. When
they took a closer look at the way glucosamine and chondroitin
were actually working to reduce pain and repair cartilage, they
found that both of them were extremely important for normal
joint health.
They found that glucosamine and chondroitin are both building
blocks for the molecules that make up tendons, ligaments, bones,
and synovial fluid. They also supply a very important molecule
called "proteo-glycans", a substance in joint cartilage.
The problem they found was that with age, the ability to
regenerate and restore joint structure begins to fail, often due
to a decrease in the natural production of glucosamine sulfate
in the body. This deficiency causes the production of new joint
and connective tissue to slow, causing it to both weaken. The
result is pain and stiffness.
A deficiency in either glucosamine or chondroitin may lead to
osteoarthritis, which is a break down of joint structure that
manifests itself as stiffness (especially after periods of
rest), creaking and cracking joints, as well as pain.
What is Chondroitin?
Chondroitin sulfate is a component of cartilage, the connective
tissue disk that acts as a cushion in your joints. Cartilage
also forms other parts of the body like the outer ear, tip of
the nose and lining of the vessels. Cartilage is a mix of
glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and chondroitin is the most abundant
type of GAG. Chondroitin sulfate absorbs water, making the
cartilage thick and spongy, to distribute forces evenly over the
joint. Loss of chondroitin makes the disk dry and brittle,
lessening its ability to cushion. Chondroitin also inhibits
enzymes that break down cartilage and is a part of other joint
tissues.
What is METHYLSULPHONYLMETHANE (MSM)?
MSM is a sulphur-containing compound that is used as an
analgesic and anti-inflammatory. It is a derivative of DMSO and
is safer to use because it does not accumulate as rapidly in the
body and does not have an offensive odour. As a source of
organic sulphur, MSM helps to build protein, connective tissue,
hormones and enzymes. Its pain relieving activity is believed to
be fourfold. Firstly it can reduce the transmission of pain
signals along nerve fibers.
Secondly it increases blood flow to an area. Thirdly it reduces
muscle spasms. And lastly, MSM stops the release of inflammatory
compounds. MSM can also help the body to detoxify by supporting
the functioning of the liver. MSM can be helpful for those
individuals who have inflammatory conditions like arthritis,
lupus and interstitial cystitis, suffer from seasonal allergies,
or have pain due to other health conditions. |
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