Chondroitin Sulfate

Overview

Chondroitin sulfate is a chemical that is found in cartilage. It has been found that this chemical can help individuals with arthritis, reducing pain and inflammation by preventing enzymes that break down cartilage (1).

References

1 – Sawitzke, A. D., Shi, H., Finco, M. F., Dunlop, D. D., Bingham, C. O., Harris, C. L., … & Clegg, D. O. (2008). The effect of glucosamine and/or chondroitin sulfate on the progression of knee osteoarthritis: a report from the glucosamine/chondroitin arthritis intervention trial. Arthritis & Rheumatism,58(10), 3183-3191.