Jarrow Formulas Glucosamine and Chondroitin and MSM, Supports Joint Health, 240 Caps

Brand: Jarrow FormulasFeatures: 120 or 240 capsules; dietary supplement With manganese and vitamin C Supports joint health. Contains Shellfish Binding: Health and BeautyRelease Date: 08-02-2008Details: Supports Joint Health* It is often suggested that there are three requirements to keep cartilage healthy: water for lubrication, proteoglycans to attract and hold the water, and collagen to keep the proteoglycans in place. Proteoglycans are large molecules made of protein and carbohydrates. They hold water like a sponge helping to make cartilage resilient. Distinguishing Features of This Supplement: Sodium-Free Glucosamine Sulfate 1.5 g Glucosamine Sulfate and 1.2 g Chondroitin Sulfate Per Serving Also Contains Vitamin C and Manganese Glucosamine and Chondroitin Glucosamine is a major building block of the water-loving proteoglycans. Not surprisingly, the very presence of glucosamine stimulates the production of more proteoglycans. In fact, for many years glucosamine