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	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_sulphate (1385 words)

	Chondroitin Sulfate - Supplements
		Chondroitin sulfate falls into a category of compounds known as “glycosaminoglycans” — basically a long chain of specialized polysaccharides (or sugars).
		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)

	Clinical and histopathological improvement of psoriasis with oral chondroitin sulfate: A serendipitous finding
		Chondroitin sulfate belongs to the group of glycosaminoglycans, which are linear polysaccharides located in the extracellular matrix and on the cell surface.
		The observation of the beneficial effect of chondroitin sulfate by serendipity may be consistent with the restoration of chondroitin sulfate alterations in the papillary dermis and basal keratinocytes [23].
		In view of the potential interest of chondroitin sulfate for the treatment of psoriasis, a placebo controlled study in patients with psoriasis must be performed to assess the impact of treatment on the patient's quality of life [24].
	dermatology.cdlib.org /111/fast_track/chondroitin/verges.html (2948 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
		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)

	Glucosamine and Chondroitin
		Chondroitin sulfate is extracted from bovine and fish cartilage.
		Chondroitin sulfate is a polymer of N-acetyl-galactosamine and glucuronic acid.
		Chondroitin inhibits this factor allowing a lowering of the endothelium cells and a return to a healthy cartilage matrix.
	www.nutrisana.com /html/glucosamine_and_chondroitin.html (460 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 (3271 words)

	Chondroitin Sulfate (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		In this randomized test, 146 patients with knee stress were given either a placebo or chondroitin sulfate for six months.
		Chondroitin sulfate acts like a collection of magnets attracting fluid into proteoglycan molecules.
		Chondroitin sulfates have been found effective for the common aches associated with aging.
	www.symmcorp.com /info/chondroitin.htm (262 words)

	Glucosamine Sulfate and Chondroitin Sulfate
		Chondroitin sulfate is a larger and more poorly absorbed; <10% intestinal absorption compared to 90% for glucosamine sulfate (10).
		In a 3-year trial, hand radiographs of 119 patients with OA were evaluated, of which 34 received chondroitin sulfate 400 mg/day and 85 patients received placebo (19).
		Chondroitin sulfate may be considered in the treatment of pain from OA and may be given in the amount of 1,200 mg/day or 400 mg tid.
	www.arthritis.org /research/bulletin/vol52no12/glucosamine.asp (793 words)

	Chondroitin Sulfate (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		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)

	MedlinePlus Herbs and Supplements: Chondroitin sulfate (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		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)

	Glucosaminsulfate and Chondroitin sulfate for joints
		Chondroitin sulfate is a larger molecule used by the body to make cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and bone.
		While less research has been done on chondroitin sulfate, it too appears to help the joints, by increasing the viscosity and amount of joint fluid (hyaluronic acid), inhibiting the breakdown of cartilage, and reducing joint inflammation.
		Purified chondroitin sulfate is absorbed by the human gastrointestinal tract, but probably not nearly as well as glucosamine sulfate.
	www.spma.net /GlucosamineSulfatefinal.htm (857 words)

	Chondroitin
		Chondroitin supplements have been shown to decrease the pain of OA and slow the progression of the disease.
		The use of chondroitin as a therapy for OA (and other conditions) requires dietary supplements because the precise amount of chondroitin in foods is unknown.
		Chondroitin is safe and relatively free of side effects when used at the recommended daily dosage at least for short periods of time.
	www.umm.edu /altmed/ConsSupplements/Chondroitincs.html (1452 words)

	\| Chondroitin Sulfate, Glucosamine and Chondroitin, Joint Health Supplement \| Wellfx.com Infobase \|
		Chondroitin Sulfate is a naturally occurring compound used in the creation of cartilage.
		Research suggests that both chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine sulfate may be a valuable and effective natural treatment for arthritis.
		Chondroitin Sulfate belongs to a group of complex carbohydrate molecules called glycosaminoglycans (also referred to as mucopolysaccharides).
	www.wellfx.com /InfoBase/vitamin_Chondroitin.html (437 words)

	Chondroitin sulfate works (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Chondroitin sulfate is composed of repeating units of glucosamine with attached sugar molecules.
		Although chondroitin sulfate effectively inhibits the degradation of cartilage and increases the synthesis of hyaluronic acid (a vital joint lubricant) conventional wisdom has it that it is fairly ineffective in the treatment of osteoarthritis because of its poor absorbability.
		Chondroitin sulfate in osteoarthritis of the knee: a prospective, double blind, placebo controlled multicenter clinical study.
	www.yourhealthbase.com /database/a111c.htm (367 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)

	JAAOS Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate
		Chondroitin sulfate is a glycosaminoglycan composed of a long, unbranched polysaccharide chain of alternating residues of sulfated or unsulfated residues of glucuronic acid and N-acetylgalactosamine.
		In that study, chondroitin sulfate was not absorbed either in an intact form or as a sulfated oligosaccharide and did not produce any measurable change in the total serum concentration of glycosaminoglycans.
		Other authors have proposed that the chondroprotective properties of chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine sulfate are related to the sulfate component in both of these compounds, as sulfur is an essential element for the stabilization of the extracellular matrix of connective tissue.
	www.davidlnelson.md /Chondroitin_Glucosamine_JAAOS2001.htm (4826 words)

	MotherNature.com - Chondroitin Sulfate (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		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 sulfate research update 1999
		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.
		Uebelhart D. Effects of oral chondroitin sulfate on the progression of knee osteoarthritis: a pilot study.
	www.chiroweb.com /archives/17/09/04.html (939 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)

	Chondroitin sulfate (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Chondroitin is sometimes used as a component of eye drop solutions, including prescription-only preparations such as Viscoat®.
		Leeb BF, Petera P, Neumann K. [Results of a multicenter study of chondroitin sulfate (Condrosulf) use in arthroses of the finger, knee and hip joints].
		Glucosamine, chondroitin, and manganese ascorbate for degenerative joint disease of the knee or low back: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study.
	allnutritionals.com /drugs/c/chondroitinsulfate.shtml (1595 words)

	Chondroitin \| AHealthyMe.com
		Chondroitin sulfate is a compound that your body uses to make cartilage.
		A combination of chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine hydrochloride and manganese reduced pain in two studies of people with knee osteoarthritis.
		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
		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)

	Aricles \| Glucomine and Chondroitin Sulfate
		After a year of taking glucosomine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate she is not totally pain free but neither is she disabled.
		With glucosomine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate her knees do not swell and are no longer stiff despite her X-rays showing advanced arthritis in the knee.
		The researchers conclude that chondroitin sulfate seems to have a slow but gradually increasing effectivness in osteoarthritis and that these benefits last for a longer period.
	www.drfeely.com /patientcare/articles_sulfate.htm (655 words)

	Glucosamine/Chondroitin Sulfate (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Glucosamines and chondroitin sulfates are extracted from sea molluscs (such as Perna canaliculus), from shark skeleton, as well as from cattle.
		Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfates might be used in any joint condition involving the classical joint structure (2 bones with cartilage covered ends articulating, a fibrous capsule with ligaments connecting the bones, and lubricating fluid assisting the smooth motion of the joint).
		Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfates are not likely to be helpful with disease involving other types of joints (ie the vertebrae and intervertebral discs).
	www.marvistavet.com /html/body_glucosamine_chondroitin_sulfat.html (320 words)

	Chondroitin Sulfate for Sports & Fitness (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		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.
		A meta-analysis of chondroitin sulfate in the treatment of osteoarthritis.
	www.kroger.com /hn/Benefits_Sports/Chondroitin_Sulfate.htm (661 words)

	Research on glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate supplements
		At this point in time, existing studies of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are inconclusive as to whether or not the dietary supplements can prevent or reverse the joint cartilage degeneration associated with osteoarthritis.
		The study is the first multi-center trial in the United States to test glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate for reducing pain and improving function for patients with knee osteoarthritis.
		For maximum pain relief, glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate can be used in combination with other non-surgical treatments for osteoarthritis and, as appropriate, with lifestyle modifications (such as rest, gentle exercise or weight loss).
	www.spine-health.com /topics/conserv/gluco/gluco02.html (676 words)

	Chondroitin - Chondroitin Sulfate \| AHD International, LLC
		Chondroitin sulfate is only one of the select nutraceutical ingredients available though AHD International.
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	www.ahdintl.com (327 words)

	Chondroitin Sulfate - Glucosamine Sulfate - MSM
		Glucosamine Sulfate is also a key factor in encouraging or "pushing" cells called chondrocytes to produce more collagen, proteoglycans, and Chondroitin Sulfate.
		Glucosamine Sulfate may help to restore normal cartilage metabolism, which in turn may contribute to the possibility of reversing cartilage breakdown and reducing pain.
		Ample supplies of Chondroitin Sulfate inhibit both the enzymes that break cartilage down, and other enzymes that can block the transport of nutrients within the cartilage.
	www.betterhealthintl.com /products-flexrebuild.html (333 words)

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