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Chondroitin Sulfate
How You May Benefit:
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Strengthen connective tissue
Support and even repair connective tissue by allowing nutrients and water to pass through cartilage
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Improve joint health
Improve the strength and flexibility of connective tissue (which is essential for healthy joints) by improving structure
Overview
In an ideal world, our cartilage would last a lifetime, but everyday wear and tear, improper nutrition, sporting injuries, and aging all take their toll on our joints. By "lubricating" our joints, chondroitin sulfate helps keep the cartilage healthy and flexible enough to serve as a shock absorber for stressful or high-impact activities.
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Amount: For optimal connective-tissue (joint) "recovery" and "support," most research indicates usage ranging from 250 to 500 mg 3 times per day.
Timing: Chondroitin should be taken evenly throughout the day (for instance, morning, mid-afternoon, and late evening), and for best absorption, it is recommended with meals.
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Chondroitin sulfate is used primarily by athletes, active individuals, and people with osteoarthritis to both protect and heal damaged cartilage and improve joint health.
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Safety Information
Safety:
Chondroitin sulfate may cause nausea when over ten grams are consumed per day.
Toxicity:
None known.
Bans and Restrictions:
None reported.
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References
Andermann, G., and Dietz, M., "The Influence of the Route of Administration on the Bioavailability of an Endogenous Macromolecule: Chondroitin Sulphate (CSA)," Eur J Drug Metab Pharmacokinet 7.1 (1982) : 11-6.
Morreale, P., et al., "Comparison of the Antiinflammatory Efficacy of Chondroitin Sulfate and Diclofenac Sodium in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis," J Rheumatol 23.8 (1996) : 1385-91.
Shankland, W.E., 2nd, "The Effects of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate on Osteoarthritis of the TMJ: A Preliminary Report of 50 Patients," Cranio 16.4 (1998) : 230-5.
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