Info: 120 Veg. Capsules
These vegetarian Glucosamine & MSM capsules from NOW Foods combine equal parts of Glucosamine (an essential substrate for forming certain components of cartilage) extracted from non-GMO corn, and Methylsulfonylmethane (which is a natural source of organic sulfur, a mineral needed to produce proteoglycans).
Info: 120 Veg. Capsules
These vegetarian Glucosamine & MSM capsules from NOW Foods combine equal parts of Glucosamine (an essential substrate for forming certain components of cartilage) extracted from non-GMO corn, and Methylsulfonylmethane (which is a natural source of organic sulfur, a mineral needed to produce proteoglycans).
Product Notes:
Are you already suffering from osteoarthritic pain or perhaps wanting to build up healthy cartilage in your joints proactively, but don't want to use a product derived from animals or shellfish? This may be just the right formulation for you, because it furnishes two key ingredients derived from vegetarian sources which are needed to build up glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans – the two main components of cartilage tissue which trap and hold water to form the dense fluid cushion which functions as a lubricant and shock absorber within the joints.
Glucosamine, which also serves as a source of 'prebiotic' fiber, has also been shown to have gastro-intestinal benefits, as well: reducing bloating, constipation, hard stools, and inflammation and supporting a healthier balance of intestinal bacteria.
Ingredients:
Each Veg. Capsule contains:
GreenGrown® Glucosamine Hydrochloride (Corn): 500 mg
MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane): 500 mg
Non-medicinal ingredients: Veg. Capsule (hypromellose, water), Stearic Acid (vegetable source), Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source), and Silica.
Suggested Usage:
Adults: Take 1 capsule 3 times daily with food. Avoid taking at bedtime. Use for a minimum of 4 weeks to see beneficial effects.
Warnings:
Do not use NOW Foods Glucosamine & MSM if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you have diabetes, experience gastrointestinal pain, bowel movement disturbances or if symptoms persist beyond 3 months. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen. Mild gastrointestinal bloating, constipation or indigestion may occur.
Health Canada Natural Product Number: 80006036.
Supporting Science:
Butawan, Matthew et al. “Methylsulfonylmethane: Applications and Safety of a Novel Dietary Supplement.” Nutrients, 2017.
Moon, Jessica M et al. “Impact of Glucosamine Supplementation on Gut Health.” Nutrients, 2021.