Glucosamine & MSM combines the nutritive benefits of two potent dietary supplements. Glucosamine is an amino sugar derived from the chitin of shellfish that is used by the body to support healthy joint structures. MSM is a natural form of organic sulfur found in all living organisms and is currently a popular supplement with health enthusiasts everywhere. What is glucosamine? Glucosamine is composed of glucose and glutamine (an amino acid). It is utilized by chondrocytes to form glycosaminoglycans (GSG's) and proteoglycans. Both of these constituents attract and bind water into cartilage, increasing resiliency. How is glucosamine manufactured? Glucosamine is supplied mostly by China. The shells of shrimp and crabs have their proteins and minerals removed producing Chitin or poly N-acetylglucosamine. Manufacturers use acid with a depolymerizing and deacetylating process to produce glucosamine hydrochloride or glucosamine sulfate. What is the source of your Chondroitin, and is it BSE free? NOW Chondroitin is derived from bovine tracheal tissue. The cattle are raised in China. As with all of our raw materials, we screen Chondroitin very carefully for the presence of any undesirable microbes, and is BSE Free. Supplement Facts Serving Size: 2 Capsules Amount Per Serving % Daily Value Potassium (as Potassium Chloride) 245 mg 6% Glucosamine Sulfate (from 1500mg Glucosamine Potassium Sulfate Complex) 1.1 g (1,100 mg) MSM (Lignisul MSM) 500 mg Chondroitin Sodium Sulfate (from Bovine Cartilage) 50 mg Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 2 Glucosamine/MSM capsules,1 to 2 times daily with meals or on an empty stomach. Free of: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg or preservatives. Other Ingredients: Gelatin (capsule), Stearic Acid and Magnesium Stearate. Warnings: Persons with a known allergy to shellfish should not use this product. Caution: Please discard the inedible freshness packet enclosed.
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