- Contains the major components involved in the growth and maintenance of
connective tissue
- Helps where joint mobility and flexibility are challenged or where there
is joint pain
- Glucosamine is shown to help to heal damaged tissue
- Chondroitin supplementation can be of benefit where connective tissue
structure is compromised
- MSM, as an excellent source of sulfur, is used in the formation of elastic
tissues, speeds wound healing and plays a vital role in detoxification
Ingredients Per capsule
- Glucosamine sulfate 400mg
- MSM (methyl sulfonyl methane) 200mg
- Chondroitin sulfate 100mg
- Manganese (as freeze dried manganese ascorbate) 8.5mg
- Vitamin C (as freeze dried manganese ascorbate) 75mg
Non-active ingredients
Vegetable magnesium stearate. Capsule: cellulose & water.
Recommended intake
2 - 4 capsules per day with meals or as professionally directed.
Keep out of reach of children.
Contra-indications
None known if recommended intake is followed.
Note: Although there are no beef derivatives in this product, the glucosamine sulfate is derived from the exoskeletons of crustaceans (shrimp, lobster, or crab). All glucosamine sulfate on the market is derived from crustaceans. As of August 2009, no allergic reactions have been reported from people who have an allergy to shellfish, and furthermore, there is evidence that people with shellfish allergy can safely take glucosamine products. Yet, if you have an allergy, we advise that you use with caution.
Read Customer questions and answers about Osteoarthritis in our FAQ.
Connex Plus contains the major components involved in the synthesis and
maintenance of connective tissue. Connex Plus is the Pharmax product of choice
in any circumstances where joint mobility and flexibility are challenged or
where there is joint pain.
Glucosamine is the building block of the proteoglycan matrix, which constitutes
the major component of cartilage. Several double-blind, placebo-controlled
trials looking at joint pain, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis have shown
significant beneficial effects with supplementation of glucosamine sulfate
(Noack et al., 1994, Muller-Fassbender H et al., 1994, Reginster et al., 2001).
Glucosamine appears to have its effect by preserving proteoglycan structure and
so slows the progression of disease and symptoms. Furthermore, evidence then
suggests that the damaged tissues heal with glucosamine supplementation.
Chondroitin sulfate is a glycosaminoglycan composed of repeating units of
N-acetylchondrosine. In most diseases or malfunction of connective tissue, the
structure of chondroitin is compromised and this can be ameliorated by
supplementation.
Methyl sulfonyl methane (MSM) is an excellent source of sulfur, an essential
element for the formation of keratin, collagen and elastin. Sulfur plays a vital
role in detoxification and also inhibits the cross-linking and bonding of
collagen (thought to be responsible for the ageing, wrinkling and toughening of
skin). Sulfur supplementation with MSM can therefore help to maintain the
elasticity of the skin and tissues, speed wound healing and reduce scar tissue.
MSM also supports the health of mucosal barriers of the body.
Due to the nature of how the components of Connex Plus function in the metabolic
process, at least eight weeks of supplementation are needed in most people
before significant benefits are observed.
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