Chondroitin is derived from shark cartilage or bovine (cow) cartilage
proteoglycans - heaprin sulfate , chondroitin sulfate , keratan sulfate , GAG's Non-proteoglycans - Hyaluronic acid collagen , elastin , fibronectin , laminin
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.
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 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.
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.
The matrix of cartilage is a firm gel that contains polysaccharide derivatives called chondroitin sulfates.
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.
No one has ever overdosed on chondroitin (or glucosamine). No published study has ever been able to determine an amount that causes harm.
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.
One can find and purchase Glucosamine and Chondroitin in online stores such as Vitamin Shopper or eBay. It is also available on Med Pex, Pathology Med or Quack Watch.
The standard amount of glucosamine and chondroitin that should be given to your dog is 20mg's per pound of weight, so in the case of your 20lb dog the amount of glucosamine and chondroitin would be 500mg's. You should try getting a supplement that also contains a natural anti-inflammatory such as MSM alongside glucosamine and chondroitin to help ease the pain and swelling that so often occurs with joint pain in dogs.