Do you have sore joints that crack, pop and feel overused? Millions of people have found relief when they learn to properly support their bodies. New research has discovered that normal wear and tear is not the real problem. The cartilage matrix is where the focus should be if someone is serious about seeking relief. What occurs in the cartilage makeup is excessive breakdown compared to the rate of recovery. Glucosamine and chondroitin sulphates are the building blocks you need.

An interesting study* done in France in 1986 was conducted on 50 patients suffering from osteoarthritis of the knee. Oral doses of 1200mg Chondroitin Sulphate or 500mg pain medication were administered. Each group gave cartilage tissue samples at the beginning and end of the three month study. The Chondroitin group showed that the damaged cartilage had repaired itself to a significant degree.

Many people turn to cortisone injections and non-steroidial anti-inflammatories which can have side effects. Instead of dulling pain, which does not touch the root of the problem, you can now choose a safe alternative that really works. Glucosamine and chondroitin sulphates are nutrients that we already consume and produce in small quantities, with no known side effects.

A large Portuguese study*, enlisting 252 doctors and 1208 patients was conducted to effectively gauge the potential relief glucosamine sulphate could offer in the event of a confirmed diagnosis of osteoarthritis.

After 2 months at daily doses of 1500 mg. the following responses were documented:
-Pain improved on a steady basis throughout the trial.
-Glucosamine had a continual beneficial effect even 6 -12 weeks after the treatment had stopped.
-On a scale of 1-10 for painful symptoms. The average score dropped from 8.7 to 2.5.

How much do I need each day?
Under 120 lbs -- 1000 mg. Glucosamine, 800 mg. Chondroitin
Over 120 to 200 lbs -- 1500 mg. Glucosamine, 1200 mg. Chondroitin
Over 200 lbs -- 2000 mg. Glucosamine, 1600 mg. Chondroitin

Two to four doses throughout day, with food is the best way to take these supplements.

Join the millions who have already found relief. Glucosamine and chondroitin sulphates are the building blocks you need to achieve greater health.

* Pipitone, V. R. "Chondroprotection with Chondritin Sulfate." Drugs in Experimental and Clinical Research 17(1):3-7, 1991

* Tapadinhas, M. J. Rivera, I. C., and Bignamini, A. A. "Oral Glucosamine Sulphate in the Management of Arthrosis, Report on a Multi-Centre Open Investgation in Portugal." Pharmatherapeutica 3(3):157-168, 1982

See Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulphate in the Catalogue.