Vegetarian Glucosamine - How it Works

Background

Cartilage, the major component of joints, is made up of a series of chains and latticework. Collagen binds to these chains to form the joint tissue that can become degraded and inflamed as we age. The major building blocks of the latticework that makes up the bulk of cartilage are known as glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and proteoglycans, and if their production is inhibited, joint damage and ensuing pain are sure to follow. The introduction of glucosamine is the rate limiting step in the production of GAGs and proteoglycans, and glucosamine supplementation can help improve their production. This improves not only joint strength, but also flexibility and minor pain relief.

The form of glucosamine used in this product is glucosamine hydrochloride. Until recently, glucosamine was only available when sourced from shellfish, precluding vegetarians and those avoiding shellfish from its benefits. This 100% vegetarian form is taken from dextrose, which is derived from corn fermentation. No corn DNA is present in the final product, meaning it is free of any allergens that may cause reaction in some people and is safe for those allergic to shellfish

Supplement Facts - Vegetarian Glucosamine

Quality Assurance Statement - Anabolic Laboratories

Founded in 1924, Anabolic Laboratories formulates and manufactures clinical nutrition products. Our expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing, patient programs, and clinician training sets the standard for health care professionals.

At Biossential Nutrition, we pride ourselves in offering the best products available to our customers. Offering the highest quality products & individual ingredients, as well as ensuring our products are effective & work as advertised, are the mains goals we strive to achieve with our product offerings.

Why We Recommend Anabolic Laboratories Nutritional Supplements

History

Anabolic Laboratories was founded as a nutritional products company in 1924 and became a pharmaceutical manufacturer in 1940. Anabolic Laboratories is one of the oldest manufacturers of nutritional products in the world.

Standards

As a pharmaceutical manufacturing operation, the standards used for raw materials, production and finished product testing exceed the new requirements for nutritional product manufacturing.

Quality

Pharmaceutical standards of manufacturing provide nutritional products with label accuracy, potency and purity as dictated by the USFDA (United States Food & Drug Administration).

Formulas

A nutritional program and clinical formulas that are based on the specifications used in the scientific research.

The Need To Consider Quality:

Of the magnesium supplements tested by ConsumerLab.com, 25% failed to meet quality standards. One magnesium supplement contained only 45.4% of labeled amount, despite boasting a "GMP" (Good Manufacturing Practices) seal on its label, and another supplement provided only 28.8% of the labeled amount.
Reference: ConsumerLab.com, Magnesium Supplement Reviews and Quality Ratings, Posted 5/19/09

Tests by ConsumerLab.com have found multivitamins that were short on ingredients, failed to dissolve properly, or were contaminated with heavy metals.
ConsumerLab.com, New Product Review: Multivitamin and Multimineral Supplements, Posted 4/1/09

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has found that manufacturing problems have been associated with dietary supplements. Products been recalled because of microbiological, pesticide, and heavy metal contamination, and because they do not contain the dietary ingredients they are represented to contain, or they contain more or less than the amount of dietary ingredient claimed on the label.
Reference: June 22, 2007, FDA @ http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/dscgmps7.html