{"product_id":"glucosamine-gold-860mg-glucosamine-sulfate-msm-chondroitin-shark-cartilage","title":"Glucosamine Gold 860mg | Glucosamine Sulfate, MSM, Chondroitin, Shark Cartilage","description":"\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive five ingredient joint support formula delivering 860mg of active medicinal ingredients per capsule Glucosamine Sulfate 495mg, MSM 200mg, Chondroitin Sulfate 100mg, Shark Cartilage 50mg, and Magnesium (Bisglycinate) 12mg. Five distinct mechanisms addressing cartilage structure, connective tissue integrity, synovial fluid support, and mineral cofactor activity in a single vegan capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Each Ingredient Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGlucosamine Sulfate 495mg (from Shrimp\/Crab Exoskeleton)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlucosamine is a naturally occurring aminomonosaccharide and a primary building block of glycosaminoglycans the structural components of articular cartilage, synovial fluid, and connective tissue. The sulfate form is the most extensively studied form in clinical research on joint health. Glucosamine sulfate provides both glucosamine and sulfate, the latter being an essential substrate for proteoglycan synthesis in cartilage. Supplemental glucosamine sulfate provides an exogenous source of this compound, which the body's endogenous production may not fully replenish with age or under conditions of increased joint demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) 200mg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMSM is a naturally occurring organosulfur compound found in plants, animals, and humans. It is a bioavailable source of dietary sulfur an essential element for the synthesis of collagen, keratin, and other structural proteins that form cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. Sulfur is required for the formation of disulfide bonds that give connective tissue proteins their structural integrity and tensile strength. MSM complements glucosamine sulfate by providing additional sulfur substrate for connective tissue biosynthesis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChondroitin Sulfate 100mg (Sodium, from Bovine Cartilage)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChondroitin sulfate is a sulfated glycosaminoglycan and a major structural component of articular cartilage. It is a long-chain polymer of repeating disaccharide units that forms part of the proteoglycan aggrecan the molecule responsible for cartilage's compressive strength and water retention capacity. Chondroitin's high negative charge attracts water into the cartilage matrix, maintaining the hydration and resilience that allows cartilage to absorb and distribute compressive loads. Chondroitin sulfate is frequently studied in combination with glucosamine sulfate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShark Cartilage 50mg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShark cartilage is a natural source of Type II collagen, chondroitin sulfate, and glycosaminoglycans the same structural components found in human articular cartilage. Sharks have skeletons composed entirely of cartilage rather than bone, making shark cartilage particularly rich in these joint-relevant compounds. It provides additional glycosaminoglycan substrate complementary to the chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine sulfate in this formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMagnesium (Bisglycinate) 12mg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium is an essential mineral and cofactor for over 300 enzymatic reactions, including those involved in protein synthesis, bone mineralization, and connective tissue formation. Magnesium bisglycinate is a chelated form magnesium bound to two glycine molecules with high bioavailability and good gastrointestinal tolerability compared to inorganic magnesium salts. In the context of joint health, magnesium supports the biochemical processes underlying bone and cartilage integrity and the muscle function that stabilizes and protects joints.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nutridom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47356339257507,"sku":"OB14","price":36.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/6589\/2771\/files\/Glucosamine_Gold_860mg_joint_support_supplement_bottle_180_vegan_capsules.png?v=1772742491","url":"https:\/\/nutridom.ca\/products\/glucosamine-gold-860mg-glucosamine-sulfate-msm-chondroitin-shark-cartilage","provider":"Nutridom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}