We supplement these 2 important nutrients because foods that contain Glucosamine and Chondroitin would need to be included at such high levels that the natural marine sources would overpower the flavor.

We have added both Glucosamine Sulfate and HCL to our product because of the way that people respond to the two different forms of glucosamine. Rather than guess which form will work the best for you, we give you both. Remember, we use high quality glucosamine in our product and we NEVER use the salts (KCl or NaCl), which rob you of 30% of your actual active glucosamine per dose.

There is about 30mg of Glucosamine in the patch and about 5mg of Chondroitin. The patch manufacturers have informed us that this is equivalent to 300mg of orally taken Glucosamine as it is taken straight into the blood through the transdermal delivery, whereas orally taken Glucosamine is broken down in the stomach and lost in the digestive process.

Both forms of glucosamine have been used extensively in clinical trials with excellent results. Glucosamine HCl is used because it is about 25% more pure than glucosamine sulfate and is a more usable form of glucosamine by the body. In fact, the National Institutes of Health is currently conducting a large scale glucosamine clinical trial using glucosamine HCI, not glucosamine sulfate.

glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are sold as dietary or nutritional supplements. They are extracted from animal tissue: glucosamine from crab, lobster or shrimp shells; and chondroitin sulfate from animal cartilage, such as tracheas or shark cartilage. the joint pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis is a function of the immune system destroying the cartilage in the joints affected. Cartilage is what keeps the bones from grinding against each other.

The GluHCI and CS in Cosamin work together in a synergistic way to support joint cartilage. Taking the two compounds together is better than taking either alone, because they have different but complementary mechanisms of action. Glucosamine helps the body stimulate cartilage, while chondroitin sulfate decreases cartilage breakdown.

Glucosamine sulfate is a form of glucosamine that is easily absorbed and has been extensively studied. Potassium chloride is added to provide product stability. Some professionals believe that their clients may experience enhanced joint support from the sulfate and potassium that this particular form provides. Glucosamine HCl is believed to be a slightly more stable form of glucosamine and has been only recently studied for joint support. Both have been shown to support joint health.

Numerous studies show that glucosamine sulfate is beneficial in maintaining the health of joints in arthritic patients and relieving pain. This is the form of glucosamine that has been helpful in the scientific research, so we do not sell any other form of glucosamine.

Past studies show that some people with mild to moderate osteoarthritis (OA) taking either glucosamine or chondroitin sulfate reported pain relief at a level similar to that of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen. Some research indicates that the supplements might also slow cartilage damage in people with OA.

Currently, these are two of the most popular arthritis remedies in the world. They are two substances naturally found in cartilage. They are food supplements and are not regulated by the FDA. Basic scientific research has not been completed on these materials.

The theory behind Chondroitin is that if you have bad cartilage, eating good cartilage can be very beneficial. The ingredients in the good should repair and rebuild the bad cartilage. There are three main sources of cartilage, other than the human body. One is from sharks called shark cartilage, or Chondroitin. Another is from shrimp shells called Glucosamine. The third is from horse hooves, called gelatin. Any of these three will do the same.

Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are naturally occurring components that act as building blocks for the functioning of healthy cartilage and flexible joints. These organic supplements work by minimizing cartilage damage and swelling, increasing joint lubrication, helping to rebuild the cartilage that cushions and protects joints, and enhancing new cartilage production.

Chondroitin sulfate is a glycosaminoglycan that has an essential role in the formation of joint cartilage.* It is one of the primary nutritional components in a well-balanced program for healthy joint support and maintenance.*

If you are already taking other supplements or medication for joint pain, taking Synthovial can supplement the effects of your current medications by preventing breakdown of the cartilage through joint lubrication and allowing for the work of glucosamine and chondroitin on rebuilding the cartilage. While HA is in the "family" of glycosaminoglycans, it is unique in its restorative ability, and will often provide improvement, where glucosamine and chondroitin have failed to do so.