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Freedom from Joint Pains

One of the first signs of your maturing age may be the aches and pains at joints. Your hips, shoulders and knees are particularly prone to stiffness and inflammation. Earlier such pains were considered to be a part of one’s advancing years. However today it is not so. Scientific studies have proved that the oral intake of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate is found to help people suffering with joint pains and is especially useful for those with osteoarthritis. Characterized by joint damage osteoarthritis is caused by everyday wear and tear of the body. In this condition the cartilage degenerates and thins, reducing the body’s ability to resist the forces of everyday activity. It generally effects the joints, especially knees, hips, spine, toes and fingers, of men and women over the age of 45. Stiffness and pain in the affected joints is worsened by cold and damp weather. Movement of the joints may be restricted and could be accompanied by swelling. The pain and discomfort may be relieved temporarily by a painkiller.

Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate are naturally occurring substances in the human body as in all mammal bodies. These build and repair the cartilage in our joints. Normally the human body generates sufficient amounts of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate to form the various compounds needed to generate connective tissue and healthy cartilage. But gradually the rate at which our bodies uses these substances begins to alter with our increased athletic activity, injuries, burns, arthritis and other inflammatory disorders, age and other chronic degeneration. In such situations our bodies may not be able to keep up with the demand for Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate, leading to a decrease in the amount of proteoglycans produced. This in turn can decrease the amount of protective lubricating substances like the synovial fluids, which cushion our joints, and protects them from damage.

A focus on the characteristics and benefits of both these substances will bring out the wide spread benefit they bring about:

Both Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate are natural and non toxic substances. They are found to not only relieve pain but also rebuild cartilage, improve the structure of joints, and reverse the progression of osteoarthritis.
Glucosamine is an amino sugar necessary for the construction of connective tissue and healthy cartilage. It is the critical building block of proteoglycans and other substances that form protective tissues. These proteoglycans are large protein molecules that act like a sponge to hold water, giving connective tissues elasticity and cushioning effects. This also provides a buffering action to help protect against excessive wear and tear of the joints. There is also evidence that Glucosamine maintains an individual's joint space increasing function and flexibility.
Chondroitin sulfate is essential in providing structure, water and nutrients to cartilage. And most importantly, Chondroitin sulfate allows molecules to move through cartilage - a very important property, as cartilage does not receive direct blood supply. Chondroitin Sulfate is found to promote healing of bone.
Both these nutrients are found to be more effective when taken together. So take a daily dose to not only relieve joint pains but also to protect them from further degeneration.