Glucosamine Sulfate 500 mg 250 Capsules

Glucosamine Sulfate, provided by Douglas

Laboratories, is a well-absorbed source of

glucosamine, an important precursor for the synthesis

and maintenance of connective tissues.

Glucosamine is a naturally occurring amino sugar

found in glycosaminoglycans, integral components of

the proteoglycans found in joint cartilage.

Proteoglycans are large carbohydrate rich structures

that provide resiliency, load distribution, shockabsorbing,

compressive and lubricating properties to

joints and connective tissues. The availability of

glucosamine is an integral part of the synthesis of

glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans that are

necessary during the constant remodeling that aging

cartilage undergoes. Thus, the maintenance of healthy

aging cartilage may be improved with enhanced

deposition of glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans.

Dietary glucosamine serves as an immediate

precursor for glycosaminoglycan synthesis, and also

stimulates incorporation of other precursors into the

connective tissue matrix. Bioavailability of oral

glucosamine sulfate is excellent. It is absorbed intact,

and utilized very quickly by all tissues, including

connective tissues. Glucosamine sulfate is more

efficiently used for connective tissue metabolism than

other glucosamine sources, such as cartilage extracts

or chondroitin sulfate. In summary, glucosamine

sulfate is a well recognized, highly effective source of

glucosamine for glycosaminoglycan and proteoglycan

synthesis in all connective tissues, such as cartilage,

ligaments, tendons, skin, and bone.

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