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Chondroitin is often taken by those with joint problems. According to some studies, taking chondroitin increases the natural production of chemicals that repair cartilage. This can ease some types of pain in the joints.
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Can chondroitin cause side effects?
Chondroitin sulfate has no known significant side effects. Some people report having a bad taste in the mouth or mild nausea when taking large doses of oral chondroitin
Chondroitin drug class?
A dietary suppliment, available over the counter. Chondroitin is a component in the glycosaminoglycans in synovial fluid and cartilage. It functions, along with glucosamine, as a lubricant in synovial joints. There is a theory that taking exogenous chondroitin will aid in the production of cartilage and synovial fluid. This assertion is somewhat controversial. Most over the counter dietary supplements are usually derived from shark cartilage.
Does chondroitin sulfate come from shellfish?
Chondroitin is derived from shark cartilage or bovine (cow) cartilage
What does glucosamine chondroitin complex help to rebuild?
Glucosamine Chondroitin is mainly used in the production of joint cartilage. As people age, cartilage production lowers which causes stiff joints. Glucosamine Chondroitin helps with this.
What is glucosamine chondroitin msm best used for?
Glucosamine chondroitin MSM is a very popular supplement, and is especially used by elderly individuals. Glucosamine chondroitin MSM is best used for joint health and to ease the pain of arthritis.
What matrix is chondroitin sulfate found?
The matrix of cartilage is a firm gel that contains polysaccharide derivatives called chondroitin sulfates.
Can you take lithium with glucosamine and chondroitin?
I talked a pharmacist about taking glucosamine chondroitin with lithium. The pharmacist said that he doesn't recommend it. I would say, if your unsure about taking lithium with glucosamine the best thing to do is ask your doctor. I know that lithium and glucosmine are both salt based products so it maybe to much salt intake. I wouldn't think it would hurt but Iam not Dr. The safest thing is to ask before you take it.
Does cartilage contain chondroitin?
no it does not it contain chondroitin. it contains demecularoin that causes your cartilage to swell and turn a dark red and soon it will turn brown.
Can you overdose on Glucosamine and Chondroitin?
No one has ever overdosed on chondroitin (or glucosamine). No published study has ever been able to determine an amount that causes harm.
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Does glucosamine chondroitin cause the blood to thin?
Not many studies have been done, but so far no cases of thinning of the blood has been noted. It is seriously doubted that chondroitin alone would act as a blood thinner of any kind. However, chondroitin is similar to a drug used to thin the blood, called Heparin. So theoretically it'spossible for chondroitin to enhance the effects of blood thinners. Chondroitin could also enhance the blood thinning effects of vitamins and supplements such as fish oil and vitamin E.
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