Glucosamine & Chondroitin

Glucosamine and chondroitin are natural compounds found in healthy cartilage, the connective tissue that cushions your joints. They are  often taken together, primarily for joint health, particularly by individuals with osteoarthritis (OA).

Proposed Benefits 
  Cartilage Protection and Maintenance:

 Glucosamine: This is an amino sugar that plays a crucial role in building and maintaining cartilage. It helps form glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans, key components of cartilage. Supplementing with glucosamine helps slow the breakdown of cartilage and promote its repair.
   Chondroitin: This is a complex carbohydrate that helps cartilage retain water, keeping it spongy and elastic. It also inhibits enzymes that break down cartilage and promotes the production of new cartilage components.

 Reduction of Joint Pain and Stiffness:
   Helps to reduce the discomfort associated with cartilage degeneration.

Anti-inflammatory Properties:
    Both glucosamine and chondroitin have anti-inflammatory effects, which contributes to reducing joint swelling and discomfort.