What is Glucosamine Complex with Chondroitin and MSM?

Glucosamine and Chondroitin are recognized as the leading supplements for maintenance of healthy joints. MSM is added to further support healthy joint function. Our Glucosamine, Chondroitin & MSM is a custom formulation that provides a balanced combination of these nutritional supplements.

What does Glucosamine Complex with Chondroitin and MSM do?

Research indicates that the combination of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate was more effective at slowing the progression of cartilage breakdown than either of these supplements alone. Recent studies have shown positive effects of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate preparations on joint disorders, these studies concluded that sulfate is the form best utilized by the body. Glucosamine provides the raw materials needed by the body to manufacture cartilage. MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) has potential therapeutic application to support healthy inflammatory response and healthy joint function.

Glucosamine Sulfate

Glucosamine Sulfate is an aminopolysaccharide, which is a combination of an amino acid (glutamine) and a sugar (glucose). Glucosamine is produced by the body and provides the raw material for substances that provide the foundation for many of the body’s tissues including cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and collagen, to mention a few.

Glucosamine also supports the health of tissues that make up many of the body’s organs. Glucosamine may not work as quickly as pain relieving medications, but over time it may be more effective; this is because medications tend to wear off quickly, but Glucosamine continues to work, sometimes for weeks after the supplements are discontinued. Research indicates that Glucosamine may help to relieve the stiffness, pain and swelling associated with joint disorders.

In a double-blind clinical trial that compared administration of 1200 mg ibuprofen to 1500 mg of Glucosamine Sulfate, test subjects taking Glucosamine Sulfate experienced less pain than those taking ibuprofen. Approximately 70 countries worldwide authorize Glucosamine as a “treatment” for persons with mild to moderately severe joint disorders.

Research indicates that Glucosamine Sulfate may:

• Help alleviate progressive joint damage
• Speed healing of joint sprains and muscle strains
• Support healthy inflammation response
• Promote healthy healing and lessen scarring from wounds or surgery
• Show promise in the treatment of kidney stones

Chondroitin Sulfate

Chondroitin Sulfate is a glycosaminoglycan, which is a long chain of specialized polysaccharides (or sugars). It is used in the body as a building block to form connective tissues such as cartilage; it is also present in the walls of blood vessels. It keeps cartilage fluid and elastic. Researchers believe that Chondroitin Sulfate works in two different ways; it provides the raw material needed to repair cartilage and it may block enzyme activity that breaks down cartilage. Recent studies indicate that Chondroitin may be as effective at relief of joint pain as aspirin and other nonsteroidal medications without the gastrointestinal problems.

Research indicates that Chondroitin Sulfate may:

• Be responsible for repair and maintenance of cartilage and connective tissue
• Limit the effects of degeneration associated with decreasing water content of cartilage
• Support joint health and lower pain associated with joint disorders
• Support healthy inflammatory response
• Be useful in treatment of joint-related sports injuries

MSM

MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) is a natural sulfur-containing compound that is produced in the human body. MSM may support healthy inflammatory response and is thought to be a natural pain reliever. Although MSM occurs naturally in foods, even moderate food processing destroys most of it. Plants, animals and humans need sulfur for a wide variety of biological processes. MSM is a source of biological sulfur, which is a major component in many of the body’s proteins, tissues, hormones and enzymes. Sulfur also plays a role in the detoxification of the liver.

Our MSM is a non-animal based nutritional supplement derived from pine trees.

Research indicates that MSM may:

• Reduce pain associated various joint problem
• Inhibit the formation of scar tissue around joints

Bromelain

Bromelain is a digestive enzyme found in the stem and fruit of the pineapple plant. Primarily, bromelain is used to support healthy digestion, but it is also thought to support healthy inflammatory response.

Research indicates that Bromelain may:

• Support healthy inflammatory response
• Support healthy digestion
• Support circulatory health
• Support cardiovascular health
• Support healthy immune function
• Support healthy burn and wound healing in topical use
• Reduce pain associated with joint disorders

Boswellia

Boswellia (Boswellia serrata), also known as “Indian frankincense”, comes from the Boswellia serrata tree that grows in the dry hills of India. It has been used historically in Ayurvedic medicine for various ailments. Boswellia extract is currently being studied for its ability to support healthy inflammatory response. Boswellic acids, thought to be the active constituents, are derived from the leaf of the plant.

Research indicates that Boswellia may:

• Support healthy joint function
• Support healthy circulation
• Support respiratory health