NOW® Liquid Glucosamine & Chondroitin with MSM combines three of the most effective nutrients available today for supporting good joint health in an easily absorbed liquid form.  Glucosamine and Chondroitin are naturally occurring structural components that are used by the body to support healthy joint function.  MSM, Manganese and Vitamin C complement Glucosamine and Chondroitin and work synergistically with them to provide optimal nutritional support.

  

What is glucosamine?

Glucosamine is composed of glucose and glutamine (an amino acid). It is utilized by chondrocytes to form glycosaminoglycans (GSG’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