Glucosamine and Chondroitin

Glucosamine and Chondroitin supplements have grown in popularity with athletes, because the two compounds are thought to soothe painful joints and decrease the risk of osteoarthritis.

Glucosamine provides the building blocks for cartilage and helps damaged cartilage within arthritic joints. There is promising evidence that Glucosamine may reduce pain symptoms of mild-to-moderate knee osteoarthritis and possibly slow the progression of osteoarthritis.

Chondroitin works well in combination with Glucosamine. It helps maintain the mobility of joints by improving the fluid retention as well as reducing cartilage damage.