Glucosamine

Glucosamine and Chondroitin Formula.

Glucosamine tablets helps to maintain cartilage and joint health. It helps to relieve occasional joint pain, promote mobility and protect against the deterioration of cartilage. Glucosamine is an amino monosaccharide that is an essential building block for glycoaminoglycans (GAGs), which form the basis of connective tissue. Glucosamine supplementation maintains and protects against cartilage and joint deterioration and by stimulating the synthesis of GAGs and inhibiting its breakdown.

An essential structural building block
Helps to maintain the health of cartilage and joints.

Helps relieve occasional joint pain
Recommended adult intake: One tablet taken twice daily with meals or as professionally directed. Use for a minimum of four weeks to see beneficial effects.

Scientific Rationale:

• A dosage of 1500 mg/day for six months helps relieve occasional joint pain, including the knee.

Serving Size: 1 Tablet
Servings Per Container:  60

Active Ingredients:

• Glucosamine sulfate (from 995 mg of glucosamine sulfate 2KCl from shrimp & crab exoskeletons) 750 mg

Inactive Ingredients: Acacia gum, hypromellose, silica, vegetable magnesium stearate, croscarmellose sodium, titanium dioxide, glycerol

Recommended Dosage:
One tablet taken twice daily with meals or as professionally directed. Use for a minimum of four weeks to see beneficial effects.

Risk information: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use. If symptoms worsen, consult your healthcare practitioner.

References:

1. Herrero-Beaumont G, Ivorra JAR, Trabado MC, Blanco FJ, Benito P, Martn-Mola E, Paulino J, Marenco JL, Porto A, Laffon A, Arajo D, Figueroa M, Branco J. Glucosamine sulfate in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis symptoms- a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study using acetaminophen as a side comparator. Arthritis and Rheumatism (2007): 56(2) :555-567. Pubmed. Internet. 26 Aug. 2010.