Glucosamine HCL and Chondroitin S.F.
Glucosamine and chondroitin both contribute to the structure and healthy functioning of our joints. Glucosamine helps to prevent the degeneration of collagen, the main protein in connective tissue.
Chondroitin and glucosamine also form a molecule called glycoaminoglycans (GAG), which when bound to a protein form a moisture retaining molecule known as a proteoglycan. Proteoglycans are molecules that imbed themselves within the matrix of the connective tissue. They have the ability to absorb and retain moisture. In the context of a joint, if pressure is applied to a joint the proteoglycan releases moisture that has the effect of dispersing the pressure that has been placed upon the joint. This is what provides the cushioning effect in our joints.
Chondroitin is also important for the production of synovial fluid. Synovial fluid is the viscous liquid found within synovial joints such as our knee. Proteoglycans absorb and then disperse synovial fluid when compressed. This is what provides the cushioning effect for our joints.
Platinum Naturals manufactures the only glucosamine and chondroitin product in the Canadian market place that is sodium free. It is not unusual to have sodium free glucosamine but very few companies take the extra step and create a product where both the glucosamine and chondroitin are sodium free. Typically chondroitin sulphate may contain up to 15% sodium, while Platinum Naturals guarantees our chondroitin sulphate to have less than 1% sodium. This product should be considered by anyone on a sodium restricted diet or is trying to reduce their overall sodium intake.
Information for educational purposes only. A health practitioner should be consulted prior to use.
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Glucosamine HCL and Chondroitin S.F.
Glucosamine and chondroitin both contribute to the structure and healthy functioning of our joints. Glucosamine helps to prevent the degeneration of collagen, the main protein in connective tissue. Information for educational purposes only. A health practitioner should be consulted prior to use.
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