Price : $75.99
Product Description
Proven effective in controlled U.S. clinical studies.
This bottle contains (1) non-toxic desiccant to help preserve freshness and insure the shelf life of the product.
EACH CAPSULE CONTAINS:
R.D.A.
Glucosamine HCI 99+%
500 mg
Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate 95%
400 mg
Ascorbate (Manganese Ascorbate)
66 mg
110%
Manganese (Ascorbate)
10 mg
R.D.A. Percentage U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance - No R.D.A. Established
Glucosamine (FCHG49), Chondroitin Sulfate (TRH122). Exclusive formula. Protect your cartilage with the only brand proven to reduce joint pain. (These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.) Easy to swallow. Exclusive trademarked ingredients. The Orthopedic Surgeon and Rheumatologist No. 1 recommended brand. Safe and Economical: There are no known interactions or serious side effects with CosaminDS. Exclusive ingredients allows reduction in the number of capsules taken over time. CosaminDS is Recommended by Doctors and Pharmacists for Joint Health: The only brand proven effective in controlled, published US studies to reduce joint pain. Shown in laboratory tests to protect cartilage cells from breakdown. Contains the proven low molecular weight Chondroitin Sulfate and Glucosamine combination not found in other brands. Manufactured in the United States following standards practiced by the pharmaceutical industry. Meets FDA advice for consumers choosing dietary supplements. CosaminDS contains Nutramax Laboratories exclusive researched FCHG49 Glucosamine and TRH122 Chondroitin Sulfate which exceeds the standards and specifications set forth in the US Pharmacopeia (USP). Low Molecular Weight TRH122 Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate 95% (min) contains approximately 8% moisture.
Cosamin DS Joint Health Supplement, Capsules, 210-Count Bottle
Product Details
- Product Dimensions: 3 x 3 x 6 inches ; 11 ounces
- Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
- Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
- ASIN: B0000537O8
- Item model number: NUTRAMAX462721
Product Features
- One bottle with 210 joint health supplement capsules
- Only brand that contains pharmaceutical-grade TRH122 chondroitin sulfate and FCHG49 glucosamine
- Easy-to-swallow capsules work better and last longer, proven to reduce joint pain
- Number one recommended brand by orthopedic surgeons and rheumatologists to protect cartilage, and help keep joints healthy and flexible
- Number one brand recommended by orthopedic surgeons
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Customer Reviews
There are two main drugs of interest for me in Cosamin DS Joint Health Supplement, Capsules, 210-Count Bottle: glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate. Not wanting to jump on the band-wagon and throw just anything in my mouth because a bottle said it was helpful, I did a little digging to see if there really is anything to this stuff. Here's a bit of what I found...
-a 2009 review of available studies concluded that glucosamine sulfate, glucosamine hydrochloride, and chondroitin sulfate used individually only inconsistently decreases arthritis pain. However, many studies have confirmed arthritis pain relief when you take glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate together.
-studies have consistently reported that glucosamine appears safe
-a review by Bruyere et al. about glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate for the treatment of knee and hip osteoarthritis concludes that both products act as valuable symptomatic therapies for arthritis and have some potential structure-modifying effects
-the OsteoArthritis Research Society International is recommending chondroitin sulfate as the second-most-effective treatment for moderate cases of osteoarthritis
-the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) supports using chondroitin sulfate in the management of knee osteoarthritis
Well, I'm pretty much sold. I encourage people who have arthritis to give it a try. It's not a big investment if it doesn't help you, but it may be one of the best investments you ever made if it does help! Those with knee arthritis should also check out Treat Your Own Knee Arthritis- cosamin helps with pain but does nothing to strengthen your knee muscles and make your knee more flexible.
My rheumatologist (and med school professor) says he thinks everyone over 50 ought to take this supplement -- but only this particular brand. Despite recent reports that glucosamine/chondroitin generally may be ineffective, he continues to recommend it because the fed govt (NIH? not sure which agency) did a well-designed study of this actual brand and found it effective. My understanding is that, while it may sometimes cause new cartilage growth, it is most useful for minimizing future cartilage loss, i.e., it's primarily effective as a preventative supplement.
