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Chondroitin Sulfate Chondroitin sulfate is found in humans in cartilage, bone, cornea, skin and the arterial wall. Chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronic acid are vital for the structure and function of articular cartilage. Chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronic acid are fundamental components of aggrecan found in articular cartilage. www.pdrhealth.com /drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/nutsupdrugs/cho_0071.shtml   (1972 words)

Chondroitin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) Chondroitin sulphate is a molecule made of sugars and amino acids. Because chondroitin sulphate has the potential to improve the synovial fluid of a joint, it may also be an effective adjunct treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, which begins with synovial fluid abnormalities. The use of chondroitin sulphate in women who are pregnant or nursing, and children is contraindicated due to the lack of information on the effects of supplementation in these populations and the potential for interaction with growth. www.supplementnews.org /chondroitin   (766 words)

Chondroitin Sulfate - Supplements   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) In the body, chondroitin is used as a building block for larger structures known as proteoglycans — which are in turn used to form connective tissues such as cartilage. Chondroitin is related in structure and function to another sugar derivative, glucosamine, both of which are widely used as dietary supplements to nourish joint cartilage. Chondroitin sulfate is not found in the diet in appreciable amounts - the primary source being animal cartilage (such as the trachea of cows). www.supplementwatch.com /supatoz/supplement.asp?supplementId=82   (734 words)

Chondroitin sulfate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Chondroitin sulfate C is predominantly sulfated at carbon 6 of the GalNAc sugar (chondroitin-6-sulfate). Chondroitin sulfate D is predominantly sulfated at carbon 2 of the glucuronic acid and 6 of the GalNAc sugar (chondroitin-2,6-sulfate). Chondroitin sulfate E is predominantly sulfated at carbons 4 and 6 of the GalNAc sugar (chondroitin-4,6-sulfate). en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chondroitin   (1398 words)

Chondroitin Sulfate: by Ray Sahelian, M.D., Benefits, Dosage, use with Glucosamine Chondroitin Sulfate is a mucopolysaccharide found in cartilage, tendons and ligaments, where it is bound to proteins such as collagen and elastin. Chondroitin at 800 mg a day was given in addition to naprosyn 500 mg a day for a period of two years to a group of individuals with osteoarthritis of the hands. Chondroitin sulfate exhibits a wide range of biological activities and from a pharmacological point of view it produces a slow but gradual decrease of the clinical symptoms of osteoarthritis and these benefits last for a long period after the end of treatment. www.raysahelian.com /chondroitin.html   (2291 words)

The Prostate Forum - Chondroitin Sulfate Chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine are key components of cartilage. Chondroitin sulfate is a member of a larger group of chemicals, called proteoglycans, which are known to play a role in cancer biology. They found that the amount of chondroitin sulfate present in the radical prostatectomy specimens correlated with the percentage of men who had a recurrence of prostate cancer within five years of surgery. www.prostateforum.com /info-chondroitin.htm   (975 words)

Chondroitin Sulfate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) In this randomized test, 146 patients with knee stress were given either a placebo or chondroitin sulfate for six months. Chondroitin sulfates have been found effective for the common aches associated with aging. The glucosamine and chondroitin combination is a powerful "natural" support for aging joints. www.symmcorp.com /info/chondroitin.htm   (262 words)

Chondroitin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) Chondroitin is composed of Type II collagen and glycosaminogycans, and is derived from bovine trachea cartilage. Chondroitin is the main glycosaminoglycan in human cartilage, and stimulates cartilage formation through stimulating chondrocyte metabolism and collagen/proteoglycan synthesis. Chondroitin should be avoided in children, during lactation, and in people with severe liver or kidney disease, as safety has not been evaluated in these groups. altmed.creighton.edu /arthritis/search.htm   (379 words)

Chondroitin Sulfate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) Chondroitin sulfate is a major constituent of cartilage, providing structure, holding water and nutrients, and allowing other molecules to move through cartilage—an important property, as there is no blood supply to cartilage. Animal studies indicate that chondroitin sulfate may promote healing of bone, which is consistent with the fact that the majority of glycosaminoglycans found in bone consist of chondroitin sulfate. Chondroitin and similar compounds are present in the lining of blood vessels and the urinary bladder. www.kroger.com /hn/Supp/Chondroitin_Sulfate.htm   (1224 words)

Research Update on Glucosamine and Chondroitin - 2004 In a six-month study of 72 people with mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee, and 21 people with severe osteoarthritis of the knee, subjects were given either 2,000 mg of glucosamine hydrochloride, 1,600 mg of chondroitin sulfate and 300 mg of manganese ascorbate, or a placebo. It lasted eight weeks and compared a cream that contained 50 mg of chondroitin sulfate per gram, 30 mg of glucosamine sulfate per gram, 140 mg of shark cartilage per gram, 32 mg of camphor per gram, and 90 mg of peppermint oil per gram to a placebo cream. At eight weeks, the glucosamine and chondroitin group continued to show improvement, although the rate of improvement in the second four weeks was 40% less than in the initial four weeks. www.chiroweb.com /archives/22/11/01.html   (930 words)

Glucosamine/Chondroitin Chondroitin is a naturally occurring component of cartilage. Chondroitin sulfate is the form that is typically available and is derived from animal cartilage. Chondroitin is delivered to the joint where it may be used by the body to improve the cartilage in the joint. www.tshc.fsu.edu /he/nutrition/MSVM/Glucosamine.htm   (540 words)

ThirdAge: Chondroitin Chondroitin has also been proposed as a treatment for other conditions such as atherosclerosis and high cholesterol, but as yet the evidence that it might help is quite preliminary. Whereas individuals in the chondroitin group were able to improve their walking speed gradually over the course of the trial, walking speed did not improve at all in the placebo group. In two of these studies, chondroitin was taken for two separate 3-month periods separated by 3 months of no treatment; 10,37 in the others it was taken continuously. www.thirdage.com /healthgate/files/21661.html   (1944 words)

MedlinePlus Herbs and Supplements: Chondroitin sulfate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) Chondroitin is sometimes used as a component of eye solutions used for keratoconjunctivitis, corneal preservation and intraocular pressure. In theory, chondroitin may increase the risk of bleeding when taken with herbs and supplements that are believed to increase the risk of bleeding. Efficacy and tolerability of 800 mg oral chondroitin sulfate in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a randomized double-blind multicentre study versus placebo. www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-chondroitin.html   (1988 words)

What is chondroitin? Chondroitin is a supplement that has gained popularity among people with arthritis. Chondroitin is believed to help draw fluid into the cartilage, making it spongy and flexible. While chondroitin may reduce pain for some people with arthritis, it is important to remember that it may not work for everyone. www.drugstore.com /qxa1456_332828_sespider-what_is_chondroitin.htm   (458 words)

Chondroitin Chondroitin (along with glucosamine) may take the treatment of osteoarthritis to a new level. Chondroitin has also been proposed as a treatment for other conditions, such as atherosclerosis, interstitial cystitis, and high cholesterol, but as yet the evidence that the supplement might help is far too weak to rely upon at all. Whereas individuals in the chondroitin group were able to improve their walking speed gradually over the course of the trial, walking speed did not improve at all in the placebo group. healthlibrary.epnet.com /GetContent.aspx?token=e0498803-7f62-4563-8d47-5fe33da65dd4&chunkiid=21661   (2186 words)

ConsumerLab.com - Joint Supplements (Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and MSM) review Chondroitin sulfate is generally derived from cow cartilage, but porcine (pig) and even chicken cartilage has been used and algae are another potential source. Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate supplements are used to slow the progression of osteoarthritis — the deterioration of cartilage between joint bones — and to reduce the associated pain. In veterinary medicine, glucosamine and chondroitin, often in combination, are commonly used in the treatment of degenerative joint disease — typically in older dogs and cats as well as in horses. www.consumerlab.com /results/gluco.asp   (2124 words)

Chondroitin sulfate is beneficial to sufferers of arthritis pain -- both humans and pets! Chondroitin sulfate is part of a large protein molecule (proteoglycans) that gives cartilage elasticity. Chondroitin sulfate is a larger molecule also found in cartilage. Chondroitin sulfate has been studied much less extensively, but early results show that it also seems to work as an anti-inflammatory and reduces pain. positivehealthproducts.com /chondroitin.html   (264 words)

Chondroitin Sulphate Chondroitin sulphate is a major constituent of cartilage, providing structure, holding water and nutrients, and allowing other molecules to move through cartilage—an important property, as there is no blood supply to cartilage. Animal studies indicate that chondroitin sulphate may promote healing of bone, which is consistent with the fact that the majority of glycosaminoglycans found in bone consist of chondroitin sulphate. Chondroitin sulphate is rich in sulphur and is related to glucosamine. www.gnc.co.uk /VF/HealthNotes/HN_live_uk/Supp/Chondroitin_Sulfate.htm   (1225 words)

Life Enhancement:: Chondroitin & Glucosamine: New Forms Stand Up to Arthritis Chondroitin sulfate was compared with the NSAID diclofenac in a longer-term clinical study in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. A mixture of chondroitin 4- and 6-sulfate was given orally to 104 subjects at the dose of 800 mg/day. Mixed chondroitin sulfates (60% 4-sulfate and 40% 6-sulfate) are probably best taken at the same amounts used in most recent studies: 1,200 mg/day. www.life-enhancement.com /article_template.asp?ID=334   (4989 words)

MotherNature.com - Chondroitin Sulfate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) Chondroitin sulfate is rich in sulfur and is related to glucosamine. Nevertheless, chondroitin sulfate may be reduced in joint cartilage affected by osteoarthritis and possibly other forms of arthritis. In the other study, it was shown that higher concentrations of chondroitin sulfate in the tissue surrounding a cancerous prostate tumor predict a higher rate of recurrence of the cancer after surgery. www.mothernature.com /Library/Ency/Index.cfm/Id/2828008   (1377 words)

Chondroitin Chondroitin is safe and relatively free of side effects when used at the recommended daily dosage, at least for short periods of time. Anticoagulants (blood-thinners) -- Because chondroitin is similar in chemical composition to heparin, a drug used to thin the blood, it is theoretically possible for chondroitin to increase the effects of blood-thinners. Comparision of the anti-inflammatory efficacy of chondroitin sulfate and diclofenac sodium in patients with knee osteoarthritis. www.umm.edu /altmed/articles/chondroitin-000293.htm   (1325 words)

chondroitin sulfate research update 1999 This paper demonstrated that oral administration of chondroitin sulfate reaches target tissues (synovial fluid and cartilage) at levels that can be objectively measured in less than two weeks. Based on these studies, oral ingestion of chondroitin sulfate is safe, well tolerated, and is equally effective when taken all at once or in divided doses. It appears that chondroitin sulfate helps patients in three ways: the first being metabolic by increasing joint viscosity; the second is in an antidegradative fashion by reducing collagenolytic activity; and the third is by reducing inflammation, which was demonstrated in the Ronca paper by showing decreased levels of phospholipase A2 in inflamed joints. www.chiroweb.com /archives/17/09/04.html   (939 words)

Bodybuilding.com - Chondroitin Information and Product Listing! Chondroitin FAQ! Chondroitin sulfate is one of the major constituents of cartilage. Classified as a type of glycosaminoglycan, chondroitin sulfate is rich in sulfur and is a relative of glucosamine. Japanese researchers have found that Chondroitin sulfate in synovial fluid collected from the temporomandibular joint provides a useful indicator of the degree of damage there, and that chondroitin may play a role in determining the viscosity and elasticity of tissues and fluids. www.bodybuilding.com /store/chondroitin.html   (367 words)

chondroitin Animal studies indicate that chondroitin sulfate may promote healing of bone, which is consistent with the fact that the majority of glycosaminoglycans found in bone consist of chondroitin Part of chondroitin's role in blood vessels is to prevent excessive blood clotting remains unclear. Chondroitin sulfate is classified as a type of glycosaminoglycan; it is rich in sulfur and is related to glucosamine. home.maine.rr.com /perla/chondroitin.htm   (818 words)

Chondroitin | AHealthyMe.com Chondroitin sulfate is a compound that your body uses to make cartilage. The theory is that people with arthritis may not produce enough chondroitin, and that taking chondroitin supplements (made from shark and cow cartilage) might help restore the cartilage that has eroded away between arthritic joints. For people with knee osteoarthritis, a typical dose of chondroitin sulfate is 200-400 milligrams (mg) two to three times a day or 1200 mg once a day. www.ahealthyme.com /topic/chondroitin   (599 words)

Chondroitin Sulfate for Sports & Fitness Information Chondroitin sulfate, 800 to 1,200 mg per day, is effective for reducing joint pain caused by osteoarthritis. Other uses of chondroitin sulfate for sports and fitness, including prevention of joint pain or treatment of sports injuries, have not been studied. In one, the concentration of chondroitin sulfate was found to be higher in cancerous prostate tissue as compared to normal prostate tissue. www.evitamins.com /healthnotes.asp?ContentID=3867009   (728 words)

Chondroitin Sulfate In this regard, the nutraceuticals glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate have attracted substantial attention by the public and in the medical literature. It is called the GAIT (Glucosamine/Chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial) and it seeks to define the efficacy of treating OA with chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine either alone or together. In this trial, 13 different centers are evaluating the effect of a chondroitin and/or glucosamine on patient pain and level of function of the involved joint at six months. altmed.creighton.edu /chondroitin/Default.htm   (313 words)

Chondroitin sulphate Chondroitin sulphate and dermatan sulphate are both derived from the same polymer D-glucuronic acid beta (1-3)D-N-acetyl galactosamine beta (1-4). Chondroitin sulphate A is the alternative name for chondroitin 6-sulphate i.e chondroitin sulphate which is sulphated on the C6 position of the GlcNAc. Chondroitin sulphate C is the alternative name for chondroitin 4-sulphate i.e CS which is sulphated on the C4 position of the GlcNAc. bssv01.lancs.ac.uk /gig/pages/gag/cspages.htm   (375 words)

Glucosamine & Chondroitin, qnt: 240 tablets   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) The Chondroitin Sulfate used is sourced from the trachea of farm raised cattle, the Glucosamine Sulfate is derived from the processed shells of shrimp, lobster and crab. Chondroitin sulfate is a glycosaminoglycan, which is a long chain of specialized polysaccharides (or sugars). Recent studies indicate that chondroitin may be as effective at relief of joint pain as aspirin and other nonsteroidal medications without the gastrointestinal problems. www.youngagain.com /glucosaminechondroitin240.html   (993 words)

Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are substances found naturally in the body. Chondroitin sulfate is part of a large protein molecule (proteoglycan) that gives cartilage elasticity. They are extracted from animal tissue: glucosamine from crab, lobster or shrimp shells; and chondroitin sulfate from animal cartilage, such as tracheas or shark cartilage. www.arthritis.org /conditions/alttherapies/Glucosamine.asp   (585 words)

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