Chondroitin Sulfate 90%
Chondroitin sulfate 90% is a popular supplement that people often use to help manage joint pain. It is a compound in the body that helps form hyaline cartilage, a connective tissue that cushions the joints. Chondroitin sulfate is usually manufactured from animal sources, such as shark and cow cartilage, and can also be made in a lab.
Benefits of Chondroitin Sulfate 90%:
- Joint pain relief: Chondroitin sulfate is commonly taken in supplement form to help with symptoms of osteoarthritis. A 2014 review of 43 studies on the use of chondroitin for osteoarthritis showed significantly lower pain scores compared with a placebo.
- Slows down cartilage breakdown: Chondroitin sulfate might slow down the breakdown of cartilage in osteoarthritis.
- Urinary tract health: Chondroitin sulfate can support urinary tract health, especially in women.
- Heart health: Chondroitin sulfate can prevent heart attacks.
The recommended dosage of chondroitin sulfate is between 800 and 2,000 milligrams (mg) per day, taken in two to three divided doses. It can be taken with or without food, but it may be better with food if you experience stomach upset.
There are generally mild side effects associated with chondroitin sulfate, such as stomach pain, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, swelling of eyelid and lower limb, hair loss (alopecia), and extra bleeding risk. However, most studies have shown that both glucosamine and chondroitin are safe to use for most people and no serious side effects have been reported.
Sources:
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6179584/
- https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/glucosamine-chondroitin-benefits-and-side-effects
- https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-744/chondroitin-sulfate
- https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/chondroitin
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/joint-pain/basics/causes/sym-20050668
- https://www.healthline.com/health/joint-supplements
