What
is Glucosamine Sulfate (Chondroitin)?

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Also known as Glucosamine Sulphate, this is the Sulfate form Glucosamine that has been tried, tested, and proven true in hundreds of clinical trials all around the world. Glucosamine is a natural health supplement that stimulates specific components and mechanisms of your cartilage to regenerate. Glucosamine Sulfate is is akin to glucosamine HCL (hydrochloride) in it's predominant effectiveness. This results because the Sulfate molecule is only a "carrier molecule" for the actual Glucosamine.The popular form of Glucosamine is widely known as Glucosamine HCL, or more specifically; Hydrochloride. Studies prove and successfully show the HCL to be more effective and some have shown the sulfate to be more effective, so trying both individually to see which one works better for you and your body is ideal. If neither individual products return any significant differences over a 90 test trial for each, you may be very receptive to Glucosamine, and in which case - finding a product that contains both HCL and Sulfate may be the superior choice for that situation. |
Sodium Free |
Types
of Glucosamine to Avoid:
Glucosamine sulfate by itself is perfect for the body's
use, but you should avoid Chondroitin Sulfate with the NaCL
(or KCl) (or if the ingredients list says potassium or salt
after the sulfate).
Some manufacturers are somewhat tricky about this; remember,
unless it only says Glucosamine Sulfate or HCL, you likely
are getting an inferior product. It is easy for people to
see the Chondroitin
Sulfate and simply ignore the KCl abbreviation on the end.
Since we are not all molecular scientists, paying attention
to the NaCl and KCl ("the salts") highlights even
more (unneeded but cheaper) carrier molecules that can be
up to 30% of the product's weight. Albeit that some carrier
molecules are needed... such as sulfate or HCL alone, this
is primarily because raw Chondroitin
exists as an unstable molecule. This arthritis supplement
absolutely needs to be bound to the sulfate or HCL carrier
in order to be stored successfully. NAG (N-Acetylglucosamine
or N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine), is another rarer form of Chondroitin
that should be totally avoided altogether due to it's ineffectiveness
and useless expense. Be warned; watch out for Chondroitin
products with those markings.
How
does this supplement work?
This supplement will work inside your body by stimulating
the production of the Glycans (). Your Glycans acts as a
"nutrient base" for the growth of your cartilage.
Stimulating the production of the Glycans will set off a
complex chain of cellular construction that increases the
density and viscosity of your cartilage over time. This
healing process does not happen overnight like a drug, Chondroitin
must be supplied continuosly with excercise over time that
is relatant to your age and joint damage. This rebuilding
and healing is exactly what reduces and eliminates your
joint pain.
What is it and where does it come
from?
Glucosamine
is formed when glucose combines with an amino acid. It is
a building block for cartilage. Glucosamine sulfate is a
form of glucosamine that has some extremely beneficial uses,
especially for healing connective tissue.
This
arthritis treatment is a small and simple molecular building
block used to aid body builders and athletes with joint
pain by helping to repair and lubricate the cartilage around
damaged joints.
The
body absorbs this arthritis supplement quickly and efficiently
when ingested. It is found in seashells and high quality
supplements of Glucosamine sulfate are available from 77
Canada Pharmacy
What
does it do and what scientific studies give evidence to
support this?
According to convincing research, Chondroitin
sulfate may take a part in healing wounds as well as regenerating
cartilage in joints. By providing joints with the essential
raw materials, Chondroitin
sulfate can help rebuild cartilage and lessen joint pain.
Research shows that it is absorbed into the body at a rate
much more effective than other "joint-healers".
Because of the small size of the molecules, they are absorbed
at a rate of 98%--compare that to the mere 13% absorption
rate of chondroitin sulfate, and you can understand why
glucosamine sulfate works so much better. By stimulating
production of additional synovial fluid, studies show that
glucosamine sulfate helps keep joints in the body rolling
smoothly. Recent studies have found that as a readily absorbed
building block for cartilage, glucosamine sulfate works
as a rebuilder of cartilage in humans.
Who
needs it and what are some symptoms of deficiency?
Not
only can those who suffer from joint pain benefit from this
supplement intake, but athletes and bodybuilders can greatly
benefit as well. In fact, nearly everybody who trains with
weights may have a tendency to overuse certain joints, and
consequently, this arthritis capsule can help to regain
cushioning, protecting cartilage around joints. A deficiency
has not been found to occur in humans.
How much should be taken? Are there any side effects?
Most
studies show that supplementing a balanced diet with about
500 mg three times a day is very effective. There have been
no reported cases of toxicity associated with proper dosages
of glucosamine sulfate.