Ingredient Glossary

Glucosamine is a natural substance found in and around the cells of cartilage. Glucosamine is an amino sugar that the body produces and distributes in cartilage and other connective tissue.

Chondroitin sulfate is a natural substance found in and around the cells of cartilage. Chondroitin sulfate is a complex carbohydrate that helps cartilage retain water.

Combination of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate. The combination of pharmaceutical strength 1,500 mg glucosamine and 1,200 mg chondroitin has been clinically proven to be more effective than either agent individually. If you do not consume these agents in a single serving at this dosage, you may not realize any effectiveness.

Vitamin C is important in the formation of proteoglycans and collagen, major components of cartilage, and as an antioxidant that can neutralize free radicals before they have a chance to destroy cartilage.

Vitamin D is important for bone strength and structure and is believed to play a major role in the function of chondrocytes that produce proteoglycans and collagen, major components of cartilage.

Vitamin E is an antioxidant that maintains and stabilizes cell membranes against free radicals and should be a dietary concern for people with joint discomfort. Several studies have found that Vitamin E may be effective in reducing discomfort and improving mobility.

B Vitamins: Niacin (Vitamin B3), Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) play an indirect role in healing by boosting immunity and are important in energy production at the cellular level.

Minerals: Calcium is an essential mineral for maintaining strong bones. Magnesium is an important mineral that gives structural stability to cells that support collagen synthesis and helps many enzymes that support protein synthesis and thus wound repair.

Rebaudioside-A is a pure extract from the plant stevia rebaudiana that is known worldwide by diabetics as a natural way to help reduce blood sugar levels.

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