This supplement has been formulated to provide support for joints. Glucosamine and Chondroitin sulfates are important naturally occurring structural components of healthy joints, ligaments, bones and synovial fluid. More Info below.
* Please Note: This information is based partly on Traditional Medicine which uses natural materials to support health. This information has not been evaluated or approved by the FDA. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor.
Description
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This supplement has been formulated to provide support for joints. Glucosamine and Chondroitin sulfates are important naturally occurring structural components of healthy joints, ligaments, bones and synovial fluid.
Glucosamine Sulfate is the most popular and researched form of Glucosamine and is complexed with Potassium to enhance stability. We test our Glucosamine Sulfate to assure that it is fully and properly reacted. Our Chondroitin Sulfate is derived from bovine sources and is among the highest purities available.
Traditional Uses
Arthritis joint pain preventative;
Osteoarthritis;
Useful for patients on NSAIDs ("non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs" such as ASA and Ibuprofen) which inhibit cartilage repair;
Possible treatment for vascular conditions.
Mode of Action
Stimulates the creation of new cartilage by attracting essential, nutrient-rich fluid to the area where the cartilage is being synthesized.
References
Bucci, 1994; Murray, M., 1996; Theodosakis, 1997a; Theodosakis, 1997b.
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Directions
Take one capsule two times daily, preferably with meals.
Ingredients
Per Serving of 2 Capsules:
Glucosamine Sulfate - 1500 mg
Chondroitin Sulfate - 1200 mg
Potassium - 198 mg
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Silica and Magnesium Stearate (Vegetable Source).
Contains no sugar, salt, yeast, soy, wheat, sodium, milk, colors or preservatives.
Cautions
May produce stomach upset.
Since it is not a pain reliever, improvement is gradual but real.
There no known drug interactions.
Additional Information
NOW Foods is proud to announce the receipt of the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification from the National Nutritional Foods Association (NNFA). The NNFA GMP Certification Program is designed to verify compliance of member suppliers of dietary supplements with a standardized set of good manufacturing practices (GMPs) developed by NNFA. This program is based upon third party inspections of member suppliers and comprehensive audits of their GMP programs in the areas of Personnel, Plant and Grounds, Sanitation, Equipment, Quality Operations, Production and Process Controls, Warehouse, Distribution, and Post-Distribution Practices. This program ensures that all elements of the manufacturing process are reviewed to provide reasonable assurance that processes are sufficiently controlled so that products meet their purported quality.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
