Blackmores Joint Formula with Glucosamine & Chondroitin

It helps to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis, by helping to maintain healthy joints and reducing cartilage wear. Blackmores Joint Formula with Glucosamine & Chondroitin acts as a building block for cartilage regeneration, as well as providing lubrication and nutrition to joints.

Features and benefits

Effective joint pain relief.
Helps to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis.
Acts as a building block for cartilage regeneration.
Results expected after 2-4 weeks.
Helps to maintain healthy joints and reduce cartilage wear.
Helps to provide lubrication and nutrition to the joints.

How it works

The ingredients in Blackmores Joint Formula with Glucosamine & Chondroitin are important for the maintenance of healthy cartilage and bone.

Osteoarthritis is characterized by joint degeneration and loss of cartilage. As we get older the wear and tear effects of use may cause degenerative changes in the cartilage. The cartilage becomes more susceptible to breakdown and damage, which may result in the typical symptoms of osteoarthritis. Ageing decreases the ability to restore and synthesize normal cartilage.

Glucosamine is a natural component of the cartilage matrix and synovial fluid. It is a major building block of the substances that together with protein form the structural units in cartilage. These structural units, called aggrecan, are important for the elasticity, resilience and shock-absorbing properties of cartilage. Supplementary glucosamine can be an important source of this vital component of cartilage as we age, helping to reduce cartilage wear, increase joint mobility and decrease joint stiffness.

Inflammation and pain are often symptoms of joint degeneration. Glucosamine may help reduce joint inflammation and swelling, and provide temporary relief of the pain associated with this condition.
Chondroitin, like glucosamine, is a natural component of cartilage. Chondroitin and glucosamine appear to work together in the synthesis of cartilage. Chondroitin is also involved in the lubrication and nutrition of the joint, and helps the joints to resist compression.

Manganese and boron are minerals which appear to play important roles in joint health. Manganese is essential for the production of cartilage and bone. Boron plays a role in the chemical make-up of bones and joints. Evidence suggests that boron may help alleviate the symptoms of osteoarthiritis.

Dosage

Adults - Take 1 capsule twice a day with meals, or as professionally prescribed.

Children under 12 years - Only as professionally prescribed.

If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Contraindications and cautions

This product contains an ingredient derived from crustacean shells. Persons who are allergic to seafood should exercise extreme caution.
May occasionally cause mild gastrointestinal symptoms.
If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional.
Always read the label. Use only as directed.

Active ingredients per capsule

Chondroitin sulfate-bovine sodium 90% (chondroitin sulfate sodium 225 mg)	250 mg
Glucosamine hydrochloride	750 mg
Manganese gluconate (Manganese 1 mg)	8.7 mg
Borax (Boron 1 mg)	8.8 mg