At a Glance
Key Features and Benefits
Product Formula
Directions for Use
Safety Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Did You Know?
Introduction
Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of disability affecting more than 1.3 million Australians.1 It is characterised by cartilage tissue breakdown and inflammation of the joints.
ChondroTabs provides a combination of glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin sulfate and MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), which may assist in the management of osteoarthritis.2,3 These ingredients have been found to provide temporary relief of arthritic pain, in addition to reducing joint swelling and improving joint mobility.4-7
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Key Features and Benefits
- Provides three key nutrients required for healthy joint structure and function.
- Assists in the management of osteoarthritis.
- May help to provide temporary relief of arthritic pain.
- May help to reduce joint swelling and improve joint motility.
- Contains glucosamine sulfate, the form of glucosamine utilised in most clinical studies.
- The doses of glucosamine and chondroitin featured in ChondroTabs replicates those used in successful clinical studies.
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Product Formula
| Each Tablet Contains: |
| Glucosamine sulfate-potassium chloride complex |
664mg |
| equiv. glucosamine sulfate |
500mg |
| Chondroitin sulfate |
400mg |
| Dimethyl sulfone (methylsulfonylmethane - MSM) |
400mg |
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Directions for Use
Adults: 1 tablet three times daily or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Safety Information
- Although the active ingredients in ChondroTabs are generally well tolerated, there is insufficient data on their use in pregnancy and lactation.3,8
- Derived from seafood. Do not use if allergic to seafood.
- Contains 58.4mg of potassium. If you have kidney disease or are taking high blood pressure medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use.
- If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare professional.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Always read the label. Use only as directed.
- Consult your pharmacist when taking supplements with pharmaceutical medications. Certain nutrients enhance the way some medicines work, and help make other medicines safer. Please ask your pharmacist for further information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is a common joint disease characterised by the breakdown of cartilage tissue in the joints. It is the most prevalent form of arthritis, affecting 1.3 million Australians. All moveable joints may be affected, although the knees, hips, hands and spine are most commonly involved.
Osteoarthritis may occur with overuse of a joint, previous joint trauma, increased stress on weight-bearing joints, or through normal ageing, where cartilage breakdown exceeds the rate at which the body can replace it.
Symptoms of osteoarthritis include:
- pain
- stiffness
- tenderness
- limitation of movement
- crepitus (a cracking or grating sound or sensation)
- swelling.1
Can I get glucosamine, chondroitin or MSM from my diet?
Glucosamine is derived from the exoskeletons of shellfish such as prawns, lobsters and crabs. Unless you are eating the shells of these animals, there are not considered to be any food sources of glucosamine.
Chondroitin is found in the gristle of meat,8 however, this would not be recommended as a food source of chondroitin. Supplemental chondroitin is usually derived from shark or bovine cartilage.
MSM, as a source of sulfur, occurs naturally in broccoli, brussels sprouts, garlic, onions, asparagus, cabbage, eggs and milk. Amounts found in these foods would be small, in comparison to supplementation.
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Did You Know?
- Supplements containing glucosamine, chondroitin and/or MSM may take several weeks to several months for results to be seen.8
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