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Chondroitin Sulfate is an endogenous Glycosaminoglycan (GAG) - it is also consumed in diets containing Meats. It is composed of 52% Glucuronic Acid + 48% N-acetyl-D-galactosamine + Glucosamine Sulfate. Although Chondroitin Sulfate is often referred to as a singular (homogenous) substance, it is actually several compounds.
Health Benefits:
- may assist the treatment of Atherosclerosis
- may improve blood circulation
- may protect against abnormal blood clotting
- may reduce the incidence of Heart Attacks and Strokes
- may help prevent Thrombosis
- may enhance the function of Cell Membranes
- may facilitate the elimination of Threadworms
- may reduce the risk of Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stones (by lowering urinary Oxalic Acid levels)
- may reduce Inflammation
- may disrupt the membranes of some viruses, rendering them ineffective
- is a potent anti-oxidant
- claimed to lower total serum Cholesterol levels
- may counteract the ability of high consumption of Dietary Fats to cause Fatty Liver
- may facilitate weight loss in persons afflicted with Obesity
- may alleviate backache
- helps to maintain the resilience of Cartilage. It may also help to rebuild damaged Cartilage
- may enhance the function of Intervertebral Disks and may help to prevent the degeneration of Intervertebral Disks
- may be a useful treatment for Osteoarthritis
- may alleviate Psoriatic Arthritis
- may alleviate Rheumatoid Arthritis
- routinely prescribed for the treatment of Neuralgia
- may improve the condition of Psoriasis patients
- may alleviate Psoriatic Arthritis
- may accelerate the healing of wounds
- routinely employed and prescribed for the treatment of Burns
- may inhibit the digestion of dietary fats
- may inhibit Collagenase (the Enzyme that degrades the body’s Collagen)
- may inhibit the activity of Elastase
- may inhibit the release of Histamine from Mast Cells
Chondroitin is available as a singular health supplement or as an ingredient in some health and nutrition supplements.
Chondroitin Sulphate is an ingredient in the following Ultima health and nutrition supplements: Joint Health.
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