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Chondroitin Sulfate Powder
Oral Grade
LOA Chondroitin Sulfate is the sodium salt of sulfated mucopolysaccharide obtained from bovine trachea. This product is very successfully used to help and prevent the joint problems like arthritis and ostearthritis, as is explained as follows: Chondroitin sulfate is a major constituent of cartilage, providing structure, holding water and nutrients, and allowing other molecules to move through cartilage —an important property, as there is no blood supply to cartilage. Chondroitin sulfate is a naturally occurring substance in the body. It is a major constituent of cartilage, the tough, elastic connective tissue found in the joints.Based on the evidence of preliminary double-blind studies, chondroitin is widely used in Europe as a treatment for osteoarthritis, the "wear and tear" arthritis that many people suffer as they get older. Furthermore, chondroitin may go beyond treating symptoms and actually protect joints from damage. Current medical treatments for osteoarthritis, such as NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), treat the symptoms but don't actually slow the disease's progression, and they may actually make it worse faster. Chondroitin may take the treatment of osteoarthritis to a new level. The usual dosage of chondroitin is 400 mg taken 3 times daily. Be patient! The results take weeks to develop. For years, experts stated that oral chondroitin couldn't possibly work, because its molecules are so big that it seemed doubtful that they could be absorbed through the digestive tract. However, in 1995 researchers laid this objection to rest when they found evidence that up to 15% of chondroitin is absorbed intact.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Description: | White/Cream, hygroscope powder |
| pH Sol. 1 %: | 5.5 - 7.5 |
| Loss on Drying: | Less than 10 % |
| Solubility (5 % H2O): | Clear solution, color less or pale yellow |
| Sulfated Ashes: | 21 – 29 %, on dry base |
| Specific Rotation: | - 20 to - 30 |
| Chlorides: | < 5 % |
| Nitrogen: | 2,5 to 3,8 %, on dry base |
| Sulfur: | 5 to 8 % |
| Heavy Metals: | < 0,0020, on dry base |
| Proteins: | < 3,5 %, on dry base |
| Microbial Count: | Less than 2000 col./g. |
| Molds and Yeast: | Less than 100 col./g. |
| E. Coli: | Free |
| Salmonella: | Free |
| Particle Size: | 100 % through 40 mesh |
| Purity : | HPLC (Sigma Standard C-8529) > 90 % |
PRODUCT IS FREE FROM: Additive, hormones and solvents residues.
This product should be storage in a dry room at no more than 25 centigrade degree (F 77°).
Expiration date: two years from certificate of analysis date.
Argentina is Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) free, official certification is available.
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