Anabolic Laboratories Glucosamine Chondroitin
Joint Health Support and Relief Formula
Price: $50.00 - $94.00
- Contains true glucosamine sulfate (extracted from shellfish) — the form shown to be highly effective and most utilized in clinical studies. This form also provides sulfur, another essential factor in maintaining joint health.
- Provides true 500 mg dosage of glucosamine sulfate from 667 mg of the potassium complex. Some products on the market may claim to have 500 mg of the whole complex, but at 75% glucosamine sulfate, which actually provide only 375 mg of true glucosamine sulfate.
- Contains true chondroitin sulfate (extracted from highest quality beef trachea), the form shown to be highly effective and most utilized in clinical studies. This form also provides sulfur, another essential factor in maintaining joint health.
- Provides true 400 mg dosage of chondroitin sulfate from 444 mg of highly concentrated cartilage extract. Some products on the market may claim to have 400 mg of the extract, but at 95% (or lower) chondroitin sulfate, actually provide only 380 mg or less of true chondroitin sulfate.
Brief Product Description
Glucosamine and chondroitin are the primary building blocks of gycosaminoglycans, which are the building blocks for larger proteoglycans. This formula at 3 capsules per day provides glucosamine (shellfish extract) at 1500 mg and chondroitin (beef cartilage extract) at 1200 mg consistent with the levels used in the three-year double blind, placebo controlled Glucosamine Arthritis Intervention Trial (G. A. I. T.). Available in 90ct or 180ct Sizes.
Glucosamine Chondroitin - How it Works
Background
Because joints are involved in movement, most often in a “weight bearing” situation, extremely powerful cushioning and strength are required to handle the pressure placed on bones at the joints. This is accomplished with articular cartilage, special tissue which covers the ends of bones at the site of a joint or, in the case of the spine, the presence of intervertebral discs between the bones of the spine. These and other connective tissue structures, including tendons and ligaments, owe their flexibility, resilience and powerful shock absorbing abilities to cartilage.
Cartilage is a combination of water (to provide lubrication), glycosaminoglycans (complex biomolecular agg- regates which attract and hold water), the tough flexible protein collagen, plus other proteins and cellular material. These substances combine to give cartilage its incredible shock absorbing and cushioning qualities. Even in this era of advanced material science, the amazing properties of cartilage cannot be synthetically duplicated.
Chondroitin sulfate is a type of glycosaminoglycan (GAG), a critical component of even larger structures called proteoglycans, major constituents of connective tissues. GAGs consist of long heteropolysaccharide chains (derived from the smaller glucosamine building blocks) and associated proteins. They have the unique ability to hold large amounts of water within their structure and are thus able to create a viscous gel-like matrix. This matrix, also known as the ground substance, helps support and stabilize cellular and fibrous components of connective and other tissues, while at the same time helping maintain water and salt balance. GAGs are essential to the proper structure and function of many tissues, especially the connective tissues of joints, skin, eyes, and cardiovascular system. GAGs are also responsible for the amazing resilience, strength and cushioning properties of cartilage. Chondroitin is the most abundant GAG in the body and is especially important to cartilage, tendons, ligaments and aorta.
Over and above its role in helping promote healthy joints and connective tissue, chondroitin sulfate supports proper healing and cardiovascular health. This is most likely due to its fundamental role in connective tissue health which, in addition to joints, is a key component of skin and blood vessels.
Glycosaminoglycans are the molecules responsible for most of the amazing properties of cartilage; glucosamine sulfate is the primary building block of glycosaminoglycans. With age, cartilage can begin to deteriorate as its metabolism, maintenance and regeneration processes decrease. This can be even more pronounced in patients with prior joint injuries, excess weight or those consuming a poor diet. Recent scientific studies have confirmed that supplementing the diet with glucosamine sulfate can help maintain and promote the health of joints and other connective tissues.
References
- Double-blind clinical evaluation of oral glucosamine sulfate in the basic treatment of osteoarthritis, MJ Pujalte, et al, Curr Med Res Opin, 7:110 (1980).
- Glucosamine sulfate compared to ibuprofen in osteoarthritis of the knee, H Muller-Fassbender, et al, Osteoarthritis and Cart, 2:61 (1994).
- Nutrition Applied to Injury Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine, LR Bucci, CRC Press, Boca Raton, 1994.
- Biochemistry, PC Champe, RA Harvey, JB Lippincott, Philadelphia (1994).
- Nutrition Applied to Injury Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine, LR Bucci, CRC Press, Boca Raton, 1994.
- Coronary Heart Disease and the Glycosaminoglycans, LM Morrison, OA Schjeide, KM Meyer, Charles C Thomas Publishers, Springfield, IL (1974).
- Double-blind clinical evaluation of oral glucosamine sulfate in the basic treatment of osteoarthritis, MJ Pujalte, et al, Curr Med Res Opin, 7:110 (1980).
- Biochemistry, PC Champe, RA Harvey, JB Lippincott, Philadelphia (1994).
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Suggested Usage - Glucosamine Chondroitin
Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, take one or more capsules dialy with food, or as directed by a physician.
Warnings
Product contains shellfish. Not to be take by those allergic to shellfish.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
Indications
Glucosamine is indicated for use to assist the following:
• Persons who suffer from joint pain and/or degeneration of cartilage*
• Persons whose adjustments may be hindered by decreased joint mobility of pain resulting from cartilage loss*
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food And Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Supplement Facts - Glucosamine Chondroitin
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| Potassium | ||||
| (as potassium chloride) | 90 mg | 3% | ||
| Glucosamine Sulfate | ||||
| (from 667 mg crab shell extract) | 500 mg | * | ||
| Chondroitin Sulfate | ||||
| (from 444 mg beef cartilage extract) | 400 mg | * | ||
*Daily Value not established | ||||
Contains no sugar, starch, artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, corn, yeast, wheat, grain, egg, or milk products.
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Anabolic Labs Glucosamine Chondroitin - Joint Support and Relief
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