Glucosamine & Chondroitin 500/400 Plus MSM - 90 Caps from NOW Foods

The combination of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate has become synonymous with sound joint and cartilage health. We’ve taken the process one step further. By incorporating MSM (an organic sulfur compound that may provide more of the raw materials needed for joint flexibility), NOW Glucosamine and Chondroitin with MSM may be highly effective in promoting free and easy movement – a requisite to joint health. Perfectly proportioned for easy absorption, this supplement is ideal for anyone hoping to maintain healthy mobility

Product FQA:

What is glucosamine?

Glucosamine is composed of glucose and glutamine (an amino acid). It is utilized by chondrocytes to form glycosaminoglycans (GSGÂ’s) and proteoglycans. Both of these constituents attract and bind water into cartilage, increasing resiliency.

How is glucosamine manufactured?

Glucosamine is supplied mostly by China. The shells of shrimp and crabs have their proteins and minerals removed producing Chitin or poly N-acetylglucosamine. Manufacturers use acid with a depolymerizing and deacetylating process to produce glucosamine hydrochloride or glucosamine sulfate.

What is the source of your Chondroitin, and is it BSE free?

NOW® Chondroitin is derived from bovine tracheal tissue. The cattle are raised in China. As with all of our raw materials, we screen Chondroitin very carefully for the presence of any undesirable microbes, and is BSE Free.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 3 capsules

Servings Per Container: 30

Calories 10

Total Carbohydrate 2 g <1%

Sodium 110 mg 4%

Potassium (as Potassium Chloride) 245 mg 6%

Glucosamine Sulfate (from 1500 mg Glucosamine Potassium Sulfate Complex) 1.1 g (1,100 mg) †

Chondroitin Sodium Sulfate (from Bovine Source) 1.2 g (1,200 mg) †

MSM (as Lignisul™MSM) 300 mg †

Suggested Use:

As a dietary supplement, take 3 capsules daily with meals or on an empty stomach.