Source Naturals Glucosamine Chondroitin Complex with MSM provides four important building blocks for healthy joints and connective tissue: glucosamine, chondroitin, bioavailable sulfur (MSM), and vitamin C. Glucosamine, an amino sugar, is an essential structural component of glycosaminoglycans, large linear molecules that Enhance lubricate joints, nourish cartilage and connective tissue, and assist in wound healing. Chondroitin sulfate lends additional structural support via its high degree of interaction with collagen fibers. Bioavailable sulfur (MSM) plays a critical role in the integrity of joints and connective tissues. Vitamin C, essential for the production of collagen, also serves as an effective free radical scavenger to protect cells. Molybdenum aids in complete metabolism of MSM, glucosamine, and chondroitin.

Glucosamine + Chondroitin Combination provides clinically studied quantities of Glucosamine Sulfate and Chondroitin Sulfate, combined with Vitamin C and Manganese for optimizing joint health.
Glucosamine Sulfate is an essential component of joint tissue and can be utilized to produce synovial fluid, which lubricates the joints. Sulfur is also utilized in the production of cartilage tissue.
Chrondroitin Sulfate stimulates the synthesis of hyaluronic acid (a component of synovial fluid) which is the lubricant for joints as well as a major component of connective tissue in the skin.

Source Naturals Glucosamine Chondroitin Complex with MSM provides four important building blocks for healthy joints and connective tissue: glucosamine, chondroitin, bioavailable sulfur (MSM), and vitamin C. Glucosamine, an amino sugar, is an essential structural component of glycosaminoglycans, large linear molecules that Enhance lubricate joints, nourish cartilage and connective tissue, and assist in wound healing. Chondroitin sulfate lends additional structural support via its high degree of interaction with collagen fibers. Bioavailable sulfur (MSM) plays a critical role in the integrity of joints and connective tissues. Vitamin C, essential for the production of collagen, also serves as an effective free radical scavenger to protect cells. Molybdenum aids in complete metabolism of MSM, glucosamine, and chondroitin.

Source Naturals Liquid Glucosamine Chondroitin 1500 mg/1200 mg utilizes a specific combination of ingredients in a pleasant tasting and highly assimilable liquid form to maximize joint health. Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfates are the metabolic precursors of normal cartilage. Recent studies have demonstrated that glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate can act synergistically to lubricate joints, and nourish cartilage and connective tissue.

Chondroitin Sulfate (CSA) is a mucopolysaccharide found in cartilage, tendons and ligaments, where it is bound to proteins such as collagen and elastin. In our joints, it contributes to strength, flexibility and shock absorption. Current research indicates that supplemental CSA may Enhance maintain proper joint function.

NOW Glucosamine, Chondroitin & MSM combines three of the most popular and effective nutrients for supporting joint health in one dietary supplement. Our Glucosamine and Chondroitin are both 100% sulfate, the most studied form of these nutrients. In addition, we also include MSM (Methylsulphonylmethane), an organic form of sulfur found in all living organisms. Studies have shown that these nutrients provide dietary components that support healthy joint structure and function.

Source Naturals Glucosamine Chondroitin provides important building blocks for helthy joints and connective tissues. Glucosamine, an amino sugar, is an essential structural component of glucosaminoglycans, large linear mollecules that Enhance to lubricate joints , nourish cartilage and connective tissue, and assist in wound healing. Manganese is involved in the synthesis of collagen, and chondroitin sulfate lends additional structural support via its high degree of interaction with collagen fibers. Molybdenum aids in complete metabolism of glucosamine and chondroitin.

The Hyaluronic Acid used in this formula comes from microbial fermentation and Vitamin C has been added to enhance its absorption. Both Glucosamine and Chondroitin have been studied worldwide for their potential health benefits. Glucosamine assists the body's tissue by producing proteoglycans. Proteoglycans are an integral part of collagen. Chondroitin Sulfate is also an important building block for cartilage.

Source Naturals Glucosamine Chondroitin provides important building blocks for helthy joints and connective tissues. Glucosamine, an amino sugar, is an essential structural component of glucosaminoglycans, large linear mollecules that Enhance to lubricate joints , nourish cartilage and connective tissue, and assist in wound healing. Manganese is involved in the synthesis of collagen, and chondroitin sulfate lends additional structural support via its high degree of interaction with collagen fibers. Molybdenum aids in complete metabolism of glucosamine and chondroitin.

Chondroitin Sulfate (CSA) is a mucopolysaccharide found in cartilage, tendons and ligaments, where it is bound to proteins such as collagen and elastin. In our joints, it contributes to strength, flexibility and shock absorption. Current research indicates that supplemental CSA may Enhance maintain proper joint function.

Source Naturals Glucosamine Chondroitin provides important building blocks for helthy joints and connective tissues. Glucosamine, an amino sugar, is an essential structural component of glucosaminoglycans, large linear mollecules that Enhance to lubricate joints , nourish cartilage and connective tissue, and assist in wound healing. Manganese is involved in the synthesis of collagen, and chondroitin sulfate lends additional structural support via its high degree of interaction with collagen fibers. Molybdenum aids in complete metabolism of glucosamine and chondroitin.

Glucosamine & Chondroitin are naturally occurring structural components that have recently enjoyed growing popularity. Glucosamine is an amino sugar derived from the chitin of shellfish and is used by the body to support healthy joint structures. Chondroitin complements Glucosamine and works synergistically to provide optimal nutritional support.

Glucosamine/Chondroitin/MSM

• Best Glucosamine Sulfate contains pure glucosamine sulfate, as confirmed by HPLC testing. Glucosamine sulfate consists of glucosamine, an amino sugar extracted from "chitin," a component of shellfish skeletons. ("Chitin," the resilient polysaccharide that forms the structural framework of animal shells, is a long-chain polymer consisting of many glucosamine molecules linked together.) The purified glucosamine is then sulfated and stabilized with potassium chloride.

Note: Glucosamine sulfate is derived from the shells of ocean-growing shellfish. It is processed to remove all residues of protein and impurities, yielding pure glucosamine sulfate as the final material.

• Glucosamine/Chondrotin/MSM contains chondroitin sulfate with a purity of 90 percent or greater. Quality assurance testing is performed using two sophisticated laboratory analysis methods: 1) HPLC and 2) C.P.C. Titration, a newly developed method now accepted as the most definitive test for chondroitin sulfate.

• Glucosamine/Chondrotin/MSM contains pure LIGNISUL MSM (methylsulfonylmethane). LIGNISUL MSM is natural-source MSM derived from trees. A biological compound that occurs in the human body and in some foods, MSM is an excellent dietary source of bioavailable organic sulfur.

Understanding Glucosamine Sulfate and Chondroitin Sulfate and Their Roles in Joints

Cartilage contains connective tissue composed of cells (chondrocytes), protein fibers (chiefly collagen) and clusters of complex molecules called "proteoglycans." Proteoglycan molecules are formed from long proteins (polypeptides) with numerous side chains. (The proteoglycan structure looks like a bottle brush.) The attached side chains, chiefly chondroitin sulfate and keratin sulfate, are long polysaccharide molecules called "glycosaminoglycans." 1,2 Glucosamine is a key component of keratin sulfate, and it can be converted to galactosamine, which, along with glucuronic acid, forms chondroitin sulfate.2

Cartilage contains collagen fibers embedded within a gel-like matrix known as "intracellular cement." Proteoglycans are the key structural component within this matrix. Chondroitin sulfate and the other glycosaminoglycans have a strong attraction for water, due to negative charges on their sulfate groups. These negative charges also repel each other, creating spaces between glycosaminoglycan side-chains in the proteoglycan molecule. Water enters the spaces, giving cartilage a sponge-like quality that allows it to function as a shock absorber for joints. The movement of water in and out of cartilage allows nutrients to flow in and wastes to flow out.2

Glucosamine is also a component of hyaluronic acid, another glycosaminoglycan found in cartilage and other connective tissues. Hyaluronic acid forms the backbone for the proteoglycan clusters.2 As essential components of cartilage, glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are therefore critically important for the health and function of joints.2,3

The MSM Story-One of Nature's Primary Sources of Organic Dietary Sulfur!

The human body requires a continuous supply of usable sulfur, and MSM is one of the primary organic sulfur-containing molecules for use by living organisms. From life's earliest beginnings, primitive marine organisms (blue-green algae and phytoplankton) have absorbed inorganic sulfur from ocean waters and produced organic sulfur molecules, primarily dimethyl sulfonium salts. These salts are released back into the sea, where they are converted to dimethyl sulfide, which readily evaporates into the upper atmosphere. Dimethyl sulfide is then oxidized by UV light, forming DMSO and MSM. The two compounds are delivered to land masses in rain water, and absorbed by plants. MSM is a stable end-product of this process, serving as a primary source of sulfur in the food chain.

Bluebonnet’s Glucosamine Chondroitin Plus MSM Vcaps provide a potent, synergistic blend of joint-supporting nutrients per serving, such as: pure glucosamine sulfate (1000 mg), chondroitin sulfate (500 mg) and OptiMSM (500 mg), a superior active form of sulphur plus 500 mg of vitamin C from L-ascorbic acid. Available in easy-to-swallow vegetable capsules for maximum assimilation and absorption.

NOW Glucosamine, Chondroitin & MSM combines three of the most popular and effective nutrients for supporting joint health in one dietary supplement. Our Glucosamine and Chondroitin are both 100% sulfate, the most studied form of these nutrients. In addition, we also include MSM (Methylsulphonylmethane), an organic form of sulfur found in all living organisms. Studies have shown that these nutrients provide dietary components that support healthy joint structure and function.