Quality of our MSM

Quality of our Glucosamine

Quality of our Chondroitin.

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MSM

MSM reduces chronic pain;
MSM reduces inflammations and the inflammatory process;
MSM normalizes the immune system, a great benefit to people who suffer from allergies;
MSM supplies sulfur to cartilage, necessary for its regeneration;
MSM improves the activity of many vitamins and other nutrients.

MSM (methyl- sulfonyl- methane) is organic sulfur. With increasing age the supply of sulfur in the body decreases: arthritic cartilage contains only one-third of the sulfur concentration of healthy cartilage. MSM is often considered one of the safest and most effective treatments for chronic pain.  Three tablets twice a day supplies 2.4 grams of MSM which is sufficient for most people. 

GLUCOSAMINE

Glucosamine, an amino sugar, promotes the formation and repair of cartilage. A shortage of cartilage can cause painful joint movement. 

Glucosamine is an important building block of many GAGs  (glycosaminoglycans), which are molecules that form the matrix of cartilage. It is derived from chitin, a substance which gives strength to the exoskeleton of crabs, lobsters, insects and spiders.

KALA Health's formula uses the glucosamine sulfate form  as most research has been done with this type of glucosamine. It is a very safe and easily assimilated glucosamine molecule. Three tablets twice daily supplies 1,500-mg glucosamine, essential for the maintenance and proper functioning of cartilage, and the production of new cartilage. 

CHONDROITIN

The cartilage in the joints act as a spongy ‘shock absorber’. For this it needs special substances to attract fluid. Chondroitin, another natural substance made in the body, attracts fluid into the cartilage like a liquid magnet. Without this fluid, cartilage would become malnourished, thinner and more fragile.3 In this way Chondroitin protects cartilage from breakdown and also stimulates the synthesis of new cartilage, important for healthy joints. 

Chondroitin works best when the molecules are small and easily taken up by the body. Cheaper forms of chondroitin are a waste of money as they are passed through the body without benefit. KALA Health's chondroitin is guaranteed to contain in excess of 90% active ingredient, and has a small molecular size (<25,000 Daltons) that allows it to be easily assimilated.

Three tablets twice daily provide 1,200 mg of chondroitin that is the recommended amount for optimal results. This dosage is also considered safe.

MANGANESE

Manganese is an essential mineral found in large quantities in both plant and animal matter. Only trace amounts of this element can be found in human tissue, however. Manganese supports many enzyme controlled reactions, and plays an essential role in the formation of GAGs (see above). It aids in the formation of connective tissue, bones, blood-clotting factors, and sex hormones. 

Low levels of manganese in the body can contribute to bone malformation and weakness. Experts estimate that as many as 37% of Americans do not get the recommended daily amounts of manganese in their diet.  A few studies of people with osteoarthritis suggest that the combination of manganese supplementation taken along with glucosamine and chondroitin can reduce pain associated with the condition.