Posted on 27th May 2010 @ 2:30 AM

Chondroitin Supplements

A shock absorber for joints known as Chondroitin is now widely available in health stores, online and pharmacies. As we age, our body organ’s becomes less effective at repairing and regenerating body tissues, including cartilage. Overweight people are mostly prone to suffer from osteoarthritis, a disease condition manifested with chronic pain and inflammation in joints.

Chondroitin, a natural part of cartilage plays an important role in the body. A newly discovered Chondroitin supplements has been known to help the body produce cartilage quickly and more efficient, most especially when combined with a raw material called Glucosamine Sulfate. Chondroitin Sulfate blocks the action of enzymes that destroy cartilage and draws moisture to cartilage tissue remaining flexible and functional.

Person suffering from osteoarthritis, taking oral Chondroitin Sulfate supplements helped alleviate stiffness and pain in joints, particularly in the hips, knees, fingers and spines, thus reducing their anti-inflammatory needs. Chondroitin is naturally made from cartilage taken from cows and sharks. However, this particular form is questionable due to difficulty of absorption. If you desire for a very fast and effective relief, you may consult your physician first about Chondroitin injection.

Generally, Chondroitin is present in blood vessels, and function to promote normal circulation throughout the body. It thins the blood thereby preventing clot formation in the arteries which could lead to fatal death. A naturally made Chondroitin can also replace Heparin as an anti-platelet drug with lesser side effects, but with same benefits. Research indicates that taking Chondroitin supplement can lower blood cholesterol level and prevent atherosclerosis in both humans and animals.

Chondroitin is also beneficial in the digestive tract; it may help cure conditions such as Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Congestive Heart Failure. It also reduces oxalate levels in the urine that causes kidney stones.  

Chondroitin sulfate is now available in tablet form at any health food stores and dug pharmacy. It is often combined with Glucosamine in dietary supplement marketed as treatment for joint pain, arthritis, and chronic back pain. Recommended dosage of Chondroitin Sulfate is 1,200 mg/day as remedy for arthritis. On the other hand, dosage of this supplement is usually 1,500 milligrams of Glucosamine and 1,200 milligrams of Chondroitin.

Unusual side-effects of this dietary supplement include nausea, diarrhea, increased asthma, rashes, edema and photosensitivity. Since Chondroitin is a natural anticoagulant, anyone with blood disorder, taking blood thinners particularly Aspirin should take Chondroitin only with proper medical monitoring.

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