Glucosamine/ Chondroitin Fact Sheet

• Dietary supplements for the treatment of osteoarthritis
• Scientific studies support pain relief in 60% of people with knee arthritis
• Building blocks or “vitamins” for cartilage
• Derived from shellfish shells and cow cartilage
• No FDA standardization – may contain less product than advertised/ may contain other ingredients not advertised
• Daily Dose:
  • 1500mg Glucosamine Sulfate
  • 1200mg Chondoitin Sulfate

DISCUSS WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE USE if you have any of the following:

• Diabetes
• Shellfish/ Seafood Allergy
• Bleeding Disorder
• Taking Coumadin (blood thinner)

Recommended Product (Cheap/ Pure):
Generic 1500mg Glucosamine/ 1200mg Chondroitin combinations with no additives
Walmart/ CVS

<90% Pure Products (by Consumer Reports Testing):
Now Products
ArthxDS
Solgar

Recalled Products:
Vital Nutrients Joint Ease
Verified Quality Joint Comfort Complex

More Information:
“Joint Remedies”, Consumer Reports, January 2002
“Glucosamine and Choindritin for Treatment of Osteoarthritis”, JAMA, March 2000
The Arthritis Cure, Dr. Jason Theodosakis, St. Martin’s Press
www.consumerlab.com – supplement purity testing.