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Glucosamine Sulfate
by Douglas Labs
60 Capsules

For Maintaining The Integrity Of Healthy Joints*

Our Price: $14.80

Glucosamine Sulfate (Sodium Free), provided by Douglas Laboratories, is a well-absorbed source of glucosamine, an important precursor for the synthesis and maintenance of connective tissues.*

FUNCTIONS
Glucosamine is a naturally occurring amino sugar found in glycosoaminoglycans, integral components of the proteoglycans found in joint cartilage. Proteoglycans are large carbohydrate rich structures that provide resiliency, load distribution, shock-absorption, and compressive and lubricating properties to joints and connective tissues. The availability of glucosamine is an integral part of the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans that are necessary during the constant remodeling that aging cartilage undergoes. Thus, the maintenance of healthy aging cartilage may be improved with enhanced deposition of glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans.*

Dietary glucosamine serves as an immediate precursor for glycosaminoglycan synthesis, and also stimulates incorporation of other precursors into the connective tissue matrix. Bioavailability of oral glucosamine sulfate is excellent. It is absorbed intact, and utilized very quickly by all tissues, including connective tissues. Glucosamine sulfate is more efficiently used for connective tissue metabolism than other glucosamine sources, such as cartilage extracts or chondroitin sulfate. In summary, glucosamine sulfate is a well recognized, highly effective source of glucosamine for glycosaminoglycan and proteoglycan synthesis in all connective tissues, such as cartilage, ligaments, tendons, skin, and bone.*

INDICATIONS
Glucosamine Sulfate capsules may be a useful dietary supplement for individuals who wish to support the structure and function of the body’s connective tissues, such as cartilage, bone, tendons, ligaments, and skin.*

Supplement Facts Serving Size: One (1) Capsule Servings Per Container: 60

	Amount Per Serving	Daily Value
Glucosamine (From Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium)	500 mg	**
Potassium	65 mg	2%

** Daily Value Not Established. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Other Ingredients

Cellulose, Gelatin Capsule, Stearates (Vegetable Source)

Suggested Use

As a dietary supplement, one (1) capsule daily, or more as directed by physician.

Warnings

Keep out of the reach of children. ... Store in a cool, dry place. ... Do not use if outer seal is missing. ... If you have allergies to shellfish you should not use this product.

Allergen Info

This product contains NO yeast, wheat gluten, soy protein, milk/dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives or flavoring. ... This product DOES contain shellfish.

Applicable Functions

Inflammation Nutrition, Joint Comfort, Joint Health, Joint Mobility, Joint Pain

Related Structure Groups

Connective Tissue, Joints

REFERENCES

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Gottlieb, MS. Conservative management of spinal osteoarthritis with glucosamine sulfate and chiropractic treatment. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1997;20:400-14.

Leffler, CT, Philippi, AF, Leffler, SG, Mosure, JC, Kim, PD. Glucosamine, chondroitin, and manganese ascorbate for degenerative joint disease of the knee or low back: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study. Mil Med 1999;164:85-91.

Lopes Vaz, A. Double-blind clinical evaluation of the relative efficacy of ibuprofen and glucosamine sulphate in the management of osteoarthrosis of the knee in out-patients. Curr Med Res Opin 1982;8:145-9.

McCarty, MF. The neglect of glucosamine as a treatment for osteoarthritis--a personal perspective. Med Hypotheses 1994;42:323-7.

Qiu, GX, Gao, SN, Giacovelli, G, Rovati, L, Setnikar, I. Efficacy and safety of glucosamine sulfate versus ibuprofen in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Arzneimittelforschung 1998;48:469-74.

Russell, AL. Glucosamine in osteoarthritis and gastrointestinal disorders: an exemplar of the need for a paradigm shift. Med Hypotheses 1998;51:347-9.

Setnikar, I, Pacini, MA, Revel, L. Antiarthritic effects of glucosamine sulfate studied in animal models. Arzneimittelforschung 1991;41:542-5.

Tapadinhas, MJ, Rivera, IC, Bignamini, AA. Oral glucosamine sulphate in the management of arthrosis: report on a multi-centre open investigation in Portugal. Pharmatherapeutica 1982;3:157-68.

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