VEGETARIAN GLUCOSAMINE & MSM FROM NOW FOODS.Often recommended for joint concerns, GLS & MSM are popular supplements offering defense against joint deterioration and joint pain. Now Foods has formulated a unique vegetarian Glucosamine & MSM supplement providing 500mg of each per capsule. This non-shellfish formula provides nutrients that are essential in maintaining healthy functional joints. Glucosamine and MSM are needed for the formation of glycoaminoglycans (GAG's) and proteoglycans, which are the main components of cartilage tissue. With regular supplementation the body is able to utilize nutrients and help rebuild tissue more efficiently. [VEGETABLE CAPSULE]
Dosage
As a dietary supplement, take 2 Vcaps daily with meals or on an empty stomach.
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Glucosamine
is an essential substrate for the formation of glycoaminoglycans (GAG's) and proteoglycans, which are the main components of cartilage tissue. GAG's and proteoglycans trap and hold water, forming a dense fluid cushion within the joint and thus, provide lubrication and shock absorption.
MSM
(Methylsulfonylmethane) is a natural source of organic sulfur, a mineral necessary for the production of proteoglycans.
NOW's
unique and synergistic formula is suitable for vegetarians, because it contains only Glucosamine from a vegetarian source and not from shellfish.
What is Glucosamine?
Glucosamine is derived from glucose and
glutamine
(an amino acid). It is used to produce substances in the body that attract and bind water into tissues, making them more resilient. It is especially important to maintain properly functioning joint structures.
When scientists first began studying glucosamine and
chondroitin
in the 1970s, they were amazed that not only did the subjects experience less pain, but also - and more importantly- their formerly degenerating cartilage had begun to repair itself. When they took a closer look at the way glucosamine and chondroitin were actually working to reduce pain and repair cartilage, they found that both of them were extremely important for normal
joint health.
They found that glucosamine and chondroitin are both building blocks for the molecules that make up tendons, ligaments, bones, and synovial fluid.
They also supply a very important molecule called "proteo-glycans", a substance in joint cartilage.
The problem they found was that with age, the ability to regenerate and restore joint structure begins to fail, often due to a decrease in the natural production of glucosamine sulfate in the body. This deficiency causes the production of new joint and connective tissue to slow, causing it to both weaken. The result is pain and stiffness.
A deficiency in either glucosamine or chondroitin may lead to
osteoarthritis, which is a break down of joint structure that manifests itself as stiffness (especially after periods of rest), creaking and cracking joints, as well as pain.
What is MSM?
MSM is an organic form of sulfur found in all living organisms. It is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body (tenth most abundant in the known universe) and is found in every cell. Sulfur provides the chemical links needed to create
collagen, which forms and holds the molecular structure of connective tissue. It forms the disulfide bonds in connective tissue that are the links in the glycosaminoglycan chains that form cartilage. MSM is an essential nutrient, not only for connective tissue, but also for all other tissues in the human body. Unfortunately, modern food-processing methods greatly reduce natural MSM levels in foods, so very little is obtained from the diet these days, unless your diet is rich in unprocessed milk, vegetables and grains. Sulfur is abundant in
chondroitin sulfate
and
hyaluronic acid, two constituents that support healthy joint function.
Reducing Joint Pain Naturally
Most people over age 35 have at least some wear and tear in their joints, but that doesn't mean it should cramp your style.
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. It usually has a gradual onset and begins after the age of forty. The knees, hips, fingers and vertebrae are most susceptible. The joint deterioration is due to faulty or deficient repair of bone and cartilage in the joint. The standard North American diet is deficient in the minerals necessary for proper joint repair; therefore it is not surprising that osteoarthritis is a common concern. Osteoarthritis causes stiffness and joint pain on motion.
It is typically worse in the morning. Initially there is no inflammation or swelling of the joint. As the damage progresses the joint may become inflamed and deformed. Muscles around the joint can tense up, joint mobility may decrease and there may be a grating feeling on movement. The pain becomes constant and occurs even when at rest.
Drug Treatments Actually Worsen Arthritis
Conventional treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatories has been shown to worsen arthritis. Side effects of some drugs are gastrointestinal bleeding, stomach ulcers, heart attacks and liver problems. Some of these medications, especially the NSAID group can actually accelerate the degradation of joint tissue. Corticosteroids like
cortisone
and prednisone sometimes recommended for arthritis, while effective at relieving discomfort in the short term, can cause a loss of bone mass.
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Glucosamine
is an essential substrate for the formation of glycoaminoglycans (GAG's) and proteoglycans, which are the main components of cartilage tissue. GAG's and proteoglycans trap and hold water, forming a dense fluid cushion within the joint and thus, provide lubrication and shock absorption.
MSM
(Methylsulfonylmethane) is a natural source of organic sulfur, a mineral necessary for the production of proteoglycans.
NOW's
unique and synergistic formula is suitable for vegetarians, because it contains only Glucosamine from a vegetarian source and not from shellfish.
What is Glucosamine?
Glucosamine is derived from glucose and
glutamine
(an amino acid). It is used to produce substances in the body that attract and bind water into tissues, making them more resilient. It is especially important to maintain properly functioning joint structures.
When scientists first began studying glucosamine and
chondroitin
in the 1970s, they were amazed that not only did the subjects experience less pain, but also - and more importantly- their formerly degenerating cartilage had begun to repair itself. When they took a closer look at the way glucosamine and chondroitin were actually working to reduce pain and repair cartilage, they found that both of them were extremely important for normal
joint health.
They found that glucosamine and chondroitin are both building blocks for the molecules that make up tendons, ligaments, bones, and synovial fluid.
They also supply a very important molecule called "proteo-glycans", a substance in joint cartilage.
The problem they found was that with age, the ability to regenerate and restore joint structure begins to fail, often due to a decrease in the natural production of glucosamine sulfate in the body. This deficiency causes the production of new joint and connective tissue to slow, causing it to both weaken. The result is pain and stiffness.
A deficiency in either glucosamine or chondroitin may lead to
osteoarthritis, which is a break down of joint structure that manifests itself as stiffness (especially after periods of rest), creaking and cracking joints, as well as pain.
What is MSM?
MSM is an organic form of sulfur found in all living organisms. It is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body (tenth most abundant in the known universe) and is found in every cell. Sulfur provides the chemical links needed to create
collagen, which forms and holds the molecular structure of connective tissue. It forms the disulfide bonds in connective tissue that are the links in the glycosaminoglycan chains that form cartilage. MSM is an essential nutrient, not only for connective tissue, but also for all other tissues in the human body. Unfortunately, modern food-processing methods greatly reduce natural MSM levels in foods, so very little is obtained from the diet these days, unless your diet is rich in unprocessed milk, vegetables and grains. Sulfur is abundant in
chondroitin sulfate
and
hyaluronic acid, two constituents that support healthy joint function.
Reducing Joint Pain Naturally
Most people over age 35 have at least some wear and tear in their joints, but that doesn't mean it should cramp your style.
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. It usually has a gradual onset and begins after the age of forty. The knees, hips, fingers and vertebrae are most susceptible. The joint deterioration is due to faulty or deficient repair of bone and cartilage in the joint. The standard North American diet is deficient in the minerals necessary for proper joint repair; therefore it is not surprising that osteoarthritis is a common concern. Osteoarthritis causes stiffness and joint pain on motion.
It is typically worse in the morning. Initially there is no inflammation or swelling of the joint. As the damage progresses the joint may become inflamed and deformed. Muscles around the joint can tense up, joint mobility may decrease and there may be a grating feeling on movement. The pain becomes constant and occurs even when at rest.
Drug Treatments Actually Worsen Arthritis
Conventional treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatories has been shown to worsen arthritis. Side effects of some drugs are gastrointestinal bleeding, stomach ulcers, heart attacks and liver problems. Some of these medications, especially the NSAID group can actually accelerate the degradation of joint tissue. Corticosteroids like
cortisone
and prednisone sometimes recommended for arthritis, while effective at relieving discomfort in the short term, can cause a loss of bone mass.
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