Puritan's Pride - Glucosamine, Chondroitin And MSM

Common Health Issues: Joint Health

Benefits:

• Supports joint health
• Reduces joint pain and inflammation
• Improves mobility and flexibility
• Promotes the rebuilding of cartilage and connective tissues
• Strengthens joint structures and prevents injuries

Key Structures in Cartilage and Joint Connective Tissue

A joint is the area where two bones and their respective connective tissues meet. With 206 bones in the adult body, one can imagine that there are also many joints. Some of these joints are fixed in place or offer only limited mobility, such as where the pelvic bones have fused together.

However, the most common types of joints in the body are movable joints. There are many types of synovial joints, and their structure dictates their type of movement. The ball-and-socket joint of the shoulder allows rotation in many directions, while the hinge joint of the elbow bends and extends the arm in one direction.

Getting to Know Glucosamine

Glucosamine is a compound found in almost all human tissue, especially connective tissue. The highest concentrations of glucosamine in the body are found in cartilage. It is particularly beneficial for those seeking supplements of substances found in joints and connective tissues.

Glucosamine is one of the most well-known joint supplements and is available in many forms, including glucosamine sulfate and glucosamine hydrochloride.

Chondroitin

Chondroitin sulfate is a naturally occurring nutrient found in various types of connective tissue, such as cartilage, bone, ligaments, and tendons. The structure of chondroitin sulfate allows it to attract water, which is good news for your joints.

Just like many structures in the body, cartilage continuously breaks down and is replaced by new cartilage. Chondroitin works with enzymes involved in this process to promote a healthy balance. Chondroitin is a compound naturally found in cartilage, joint fluid, and connective tissues.

MSM

Is it a vitamin, a mineral, or something else? MSM is a dietary supplement that is neither a vitamin nor a mineral—which means it is not essential for survival, but consuming MSM provides extra support.

MSM stands for methylsulfonylmethane, which refers to the structure of this naturally occurring compound. "S" or "sulfonyl" is a way of saying that it contains a sulfur group, and it is this group that makes MSM so special.

Sulfur is a mineral that is naturally found in foods like eggs and garlic. Sulfur is stored in every cell of the body. The cartilage found at the ends of bones contains sulfur.