What is glucosamine sulphate?

Glucosamine sulphate is a naturally occurring amino sugar that can be found throughout your body. It helps to make up the liquid that surrounds the joints in your body, allowing them to move and function normally. Your body uses it to make macromolecules like glycosaminoglycans, glycolipids and glycoproteins, which help the body to produce cartilage, ligaments, tendons, muscles and synovial fluids – the main components of your joints.

What are joints?

The jury is out on the definition of joints: some people say it is the point in which two bones connect and others say it is the point where bones connect in order to move our body parts. So, there isn’t actually a definite answer on how many joints are in our body, but it is estimated that there are between 250 and 350. There are three different types of joints:

Diarthroses: the most prevalent joints in your body, these freely movable joints are also known as synovial joints. They require synovial fluid to allow every part of the joint to move smoothly against each other. Examples include the shoulder joint and knee joint.

Synarthroses: fixed or fibrous, the definition of synarthroses joints is two or more bones in close contact with no movement. Examples include the bones in the skull.

Amphiarthroses: these slightly movable joints consist of two or more bones held so tightly together that their movement is very limited. Examples of this is the vertebrae of the spine.

This Holland & Barrett Double-Strength Glucosamine Supplement could help support your goals.

• Glucosamine sulphate 1000mg is a double strength formula
• Glucosamine is the building block of cartilage & joint tissue
• Ideal choice of supplement for those desiring extra nutritional support for joint and cartilage
• Quality assured food supplement

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Directions:

Take one tablet daily, preferably with a meal. Do not exceed stated dose.

Ingredients:

Always read the label

Glucosamine Sulphate

2KCl (Crustaceans), Bulking Agent

(Microcrystalline Cellulose), Firming Agent

(Povidone), Glazing Agents (Hydroxypropyl

Methylcellulose, Carnauba Wax, Colour

(Titanium Dioxide)), Anti-Caking Agents

(Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid).

For Allergens - see ingredients in bold

Free from:

No Artificial Flavours or Preservatives. No added Sugar, Sweetener or

Salt. No Corn. No Porcine. No Yeast.

Advisory information:

Food supplements must not be used as a substitute for a

varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. If you are

pregnant, breastfeeding, taking any medications or under

medical supervision, please consult a doctor or healthcare

professional before use. Discontinue use and consult a

doctor if adverse reactions occur. Warning: Do not consume

product if you have an allergy to shellfish. Consult a doctor

before use if you have or have had diabetes or concerns with

blood sugar levels such as hyperglycaemia or hypoglycaemia.

Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18. Please

consult your doctor before taking Glucosamine if currently

taking Warfarin or Tetracycline. Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.

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