ChondroTabs

60 / 120 tablets
AUST L 163686

Snapshot

ChondroTabs contains three key joint nutrients, glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM, which work in unison to promote healthy joint tissue. ChondroTabs may assist in slowing the progression of osteoarthritis of the knee, in addition to providing temporary relief of symptoms including joint swelling, pain and reduced mobility.

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?

  1. Supplements containing glucosamine, chondroitin and/or MSM may take several weeks to several months for results to be seen.8

References

1Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). A picture of osteoarthritis in Australia. Arthritis series no. 5. Cat. no. PHE 93. Canberra: AIHW, 2007.
2Kahan A, Uebelhart D, De Vathaire F, Delmas PD, Reginster JY. Long-term effects of chondroitins 4 and 6 sulfate on knee osteoarthritis: the study on osteoarthritis progression prevention, a two-year, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Arthritis Rheum 2009 Feb;60(2):524-533.
3Glucosamine sulfate. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, 2009 Oct 7. Viewed 8 Oct 2009 http://www.naturaldatabase.com
4Poolsup N, Suthisisang C, Channark P, Kittikulsuth W. Glucosamine long-term treatment and the progression of knee osteoarthritis: systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Ann Pharmacother 2005 Jun;39(6):1080-1087.
5Richy F, Bruyere O, Ethgen O, Cucherat M, Henrotin Y & Reginster JY. Structural and symptomatic efficacy of glucosamine and chondroitin in knee osteoarthritis: a comprehensive meta-analysis. Arch Intern Med 2003;163:1514-1522.
6Hochberg MC, Clegg DO. Potential effects of chondroitin sulfate on joint swelling: a GAIT report. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2008;16 Suppl 3:S22-S24.
7Usha PR, Haidu MU. Randomised, double-blind, parallel, placebo-controlled study of oral glucosamine, methylsulfonylmethane and their combination in osteoarthritis. Clin Drug Investig 2004;24(6):353-363.
8Braun L, Cohen M. Herbs and natural supplements: an evidence-based guide, 2nd ed. Sydney: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2007.

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