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GLUCOSAMINE
SULFATE
- Glucosamine
capsules provided by MedVitamins contain 500mg of pure glucosamine
sulfate to provide additional aid in maintaining the health of aging
joints.
FUNCTIONS
- Glucosamine
is a naturally occurring amino sugar found in glycosoaminoglycans,
integral components of the proteoglycans found in joint cartilage.
Proteoglycans are large carbohydrate rich structures that provide
resiliency. load distribution, shock-absorbing, compressive and lubricating
properties to joints and connective tissues. The availability of glucosamine
is an integral part of the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans
that are necessary during the constant remodeling that aging cartilage
undergoes. Thus, the maintenance of healthy aging cartilage may be
improved with enhanced deposition of glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans.
- Dietary
glucosamine serves as an immediate precursor for glycosaminoglycan
synthesis, and also stimulates incorporation of other precursors into
the connective tissue matrix. Bioavailability of oral glucosamine
sulfate is excellent. It is absorbed intact, and utilized very quickly
by all tissues, including connective tissues. Glucosamine sulfate
is more efficiently used for connective tissue metabolism than other
glucosamine sources, such as cartilage extracts or chondroitin sulfate.
In summary, glucosamine sulfate is a well recognized, highly effective
source of glucosamine for glycoaminoglycan and proteoglycan synthesis
in all connective tissues, such as cartilage, ligaments, tendons,
skin and bone.
INDICATIONS
- Glucosamine
capsules may be a useful nutritional adjunct for individuals who wish
to support the structure and function of the body's connective tissues,
such as cartilage, bone, tendons and ligaments.
- Glucosamine
Sulfate 500mg
SUGGESTED
USAGE:
One
capsule per day or as directed by a physician. |