Key Facts:

Joint Health
Joint Mobility and Comfort
Vegetarian – Vegan
Non-GMO
GMP Quality Assured
100% Natural and Vegan.
Zero Magnesium Stearate.
Zero Synthetic Ingredients.

Description

Joint Support Vegan Glucosamine MSM Capsules

What is Glucosamine?

Glucosamine is a naturally occurring compound found in the human body, especially in the fluid that is around the joints. The glucosamine used in our product is derived from non-GMO corn rather than shellfish or other animals.

What is MSM?
MSM (Methyl Sulfonyl Methane) is an efficient source of sulfur. Sulfur is an important element for the formation of collagen in the body and is utilized by many of the body’s structural molecules.

Vegetarian Glucosamine & MSM combines two well-known joint support ingredients in a vegetarian/vegan-friendly formula that does not include shellfish-derived Glucosamine. Glucosamine is an essential building block for the formation of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and proteoglycans, the main components of cartilage tissue. These compounds attract water to form a joint cushion, providing lubrication and shock absorption. MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) is an organic form of sulfur, a mineral necessary for the production of GAGs and proteoglycans.

Glucosamine is a compound that’s naturally produced by your body. Most commonly, it exists in your cartilage and helps create the proteins and fats that repair your cartilage when it’s damaged.

Glucosamine isn’t commonly found in foods, but it is often sold as a supplement in drops, capsules, or topical forms. Supplements can be made from the shells of shellfish or be produced artificially. Taking glucosamine supplements may offer health benefits, particularly for joint pain such as arthritis.

Health Benefits

Glucosamine supplements can provide some important health benefits. Early trials suggest that glucosamine may have some antioxidant effects that can improve your eye health — which is particularly helpful for people with conditions like glaucoma.

In addition, glucosamine can provide benefits like:

Reduced Joint Pain

Studies around the world have shown that glucosamine appears to reduce joint pain, especially among people with osteoarthritis. In fact, the scientific support for glucosamine is so strong that the compound is available as a medicinal substance — not just as a supplement — in the U.K. and other areas of Europe.

Supplements of combined glucosamine and chondroitin— a related compound also found in cartilage — have been shown to be as effective as osteoarthritis medications such as celecoxib (CeleBREX). For people who do not react well to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like celecoxib, glucosamine supplements may be a safe and effective way to reduce symptoms of arthritis.

May Reduce Inflammation

Glucosamine and chondroitin supplements may also help reduce chronic inflammation, which is linked to a number of potential health problems like heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis. This may be part of the reason why glucosamine reduces arthritis pain. Studies have linked regular consumption of glucosamine supplements with lower levels of inflammation. Regularly taking supplements can help lower your risk of a number of chronic conditions.

May Improve Bone Health

While more research needs to be done, early studies suggest that glucosamine supplements may help prevent the progression of osteoporosis post-menopause. Glucosamine appears to help reduce the weakening of bones by supporting healthy bone growth. This makes the supplements especially helpful for people who are at risk of developing osteoporosis as they age.

Amounts and Dosage

The currently studied dosage for oral glucosamine supplementation is 1,500 milligrams daily. This can be taken in one dose or as several doses over the course of the day.

Different studies disagree when it comes to how much supplemental glucosamine the body actually absorbs and uses in the joints, but most suggest that up to 90% of glucosamine that you take at least makes it to your liver. Some trials suggest that higher doses than 1,500 milligrams may be more effective at treating osteoarthritis, but these higher doses have not been tested for safety yet.