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Swiss Natural Sources, The widest range of premium quality natural source vitamins, minerals, herbs, and special supplements for all your individual needs. On this page you will find general information about vitamins and food supplements, and links to specific Swiss Herbal products. A selection of Swiss Herbal products are available at sale prices in our on-line shopping area.
GENERAL INFORMATION Subjects
ARTHRITIS
Glucosamine Sulfate
Glucosamine sulfate is a small molecule comprised of a sugar molecule
(glucos), an amino group and a sulfate
group. Glucosamine Sulfate is easily
absorbed and primarily distributed to
joint tissue.
How Does Glucosamine Work?
The main function of glucosamine is to
stimulate the manufacture and repair
of cartilage components. As individuals
age, they lose the ability to manufacture sufficient levels of glucosamine in
their body. As a result, significant
research has been done to show the
benefit of supplementing the diet with
glucosamine containing products.
Chrodroitin Sulfate
Chondroitin Sulfates (CS) are produced
by specialized cells known as chondroytes found in cartilage. As individuals
age, chondrocytes produceless CS.
Supplementation increases
the level of CS in connective tissue by
direct supplementation and also by
stimulating the chondrocytes to produce CS. Clinical studies conducted
around the world have discovered
some startling benefits as result of CS supplementation including:
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