Glucosamine is a compound found naturally in the body. It provides a building block for the cartilage within the body containing sugar and protein and is a form of amino sugar.
Glucosamine is used by the body to repair damaged tissues like cartilage, heart valves, mucous membranes and synovial fluid - the jelly-like substance that fills the joints.
These compounds have also been known to stimulate the production of cartilage as well as repair it, helping to rebuild cartilage and can even produce more.
It is also present in your blood, where it is necessary for the production of hyaluronic acid, which is essential to heal skin injuries.
Benefits
Glucosamine is an essential substance that the body uses to build and repair tissues such as cartilage, heart valves, mucous membranes and synovial fluid, the jelly-like substance that fills the joints. May help to slow or reverse Osteoarthritis
Chondroitin may help to absorb fluid and block enzymes that break down cartilage
Both together promote the framework of healthy joints