• 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.