Cartilage, which is found at the end of bones, is a flexible and strong supportive material which is able to withstand heavy compression loads, often many times our own body weight. Glucosamine is naturally present in bones and cartilage and is considered a building block for joints and cartilage. Combined with chondroitin and MSM, Solgar® Extra Strength Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM provides these ingredients or compounds in an expert formulation that is shellfish free.
Contains key ingredients; glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM
Glucosamine is a compound which occurs widely in connective tissue such as joints and cartilage
Chondroitin is naturally found in the body, and is a vital part of cartilage, giving it elasticity by helping the cartilage to retain water
MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) is an organic sulfur compound occurring widely in nature and is one of the most common substances found in the body. While found naturally in raw foods, it is destroyed by even modest processing
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is thought to deliver sulphur, to the body in a usable way
MSM is often combined with glucosamine or chondroitin for supplementation