Glucosamine & Chondroitin+™ is a combination of ten ingredients formulated to support mobility, promote joint flexibility, and relieve joint pain.

Ingredients

Glucosamine sulfate is considered an important building block needed by the organism to manufacture specialized molecules called glycosaminoglycans, found in cartilage. Glucosamine sulfate (stabilized with a mineral salt) has been shown in studies and clinical trials to be effective in relieving osteoarthritis pain.

Clinical research involving thousands of different cases has demonstrated that methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) provides relief in about 70% of people experiencing pain. MSM is a source of sulfur, a mineral element critical to the normal function and structure of the body. Sulfur is an essential component of proteins and connective tissues that support body structure, enzymes that drive countless chemical reactions, and natural compounds that help protect the body from toxins and oxidative stress.

Considered to be an important herb in this product, turmeric has been shown to have a wide range of therapeutic actions. It promotes protection against free radical damage due to its strong antioxidant properties. Turmeric also promotes anti-inflammatory effects by lowering histamine levels and possibly by increasing the production of natural cortisone by the adrenal glands.

An Ayurvedic herb, boswellia serrata extract, has been used in India for centuries. The gummy exudate from boswellia is grouped with other gum resins and referred to collectively as guggul. Historically, guggul was recommended by Ayurvedic physicians for a variety of conditions, including the relief of arthritis pain.

Calcium fructoborate is a boron-calcium carbohydrate molecule found in fruits, nuts, legumes, and vegetables. It is a salt containing boron, fructose, and calcium, and part of the European Union’s list of novel food ingredients. It is often used as a food supplement for adults with osteoarthritis and bone loss.

Chicken collagen type II is a protein that provides the skin with its structure, smoothness, and youth. It is also vital for the structure of muscles, tendons, cartilage, ligaments, bones, hair, and nails.

A major constituent of cartilage, chondroitin sulfate provides structure, holds water and nutrients, and allows other molecules to move through cartilage. In degenerative joint conditions, such as osteoarthritis, there is a loss of chondroitin sulfate as the cartilage erodes. Chondroitin sulfate has been shown in many studies to relieve symptoms and possibly slow the progression of the condition.

Bromelain is a complex mixture of protease (an enzyme that breaks down proteins and peptides) extracted from pineapple fruit or stem. Although a comprehensive molecular mechanism of action of bromelain has not been completely identified, bromelain is considered an effective therapeutic agent due to its history of safe use and lack of side effects. Bromelain is widely valued for its beneficial properties, including supporting healthy inflammatory response, immune function, and more.

Originating in Southeast Asia, ginger has been used in many countries for culinary purposes as well as in traditional herbal medicine. The health-promoting benefits of ginger are attributed to its rich phytochemistry. Ginger has a wide range of therapeutic applications for many degenerative disorders. It is presently used to promote digestive, cardiovascular, and joint health, among others.

A substance that occurs naturally in the skin, eyes, and joints, hyaluronic acid’s main function is to trap water inside tissue cells, keeping the eyes moist and the joints lubricated.