ChondroCare 240T by Metagenics – Cartilage Health and Joint Support Tablets
ChondroCare tablets by Metagenics combine glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin sulfate, MSM, and trace minerals in a formula for joint support. This 240-tablet product brings cartilage-focused ingredients together with nutrients involved in normal tissue maintenance and cellular protection, rather than relying on a single joint ingredient.
Each two-tablet serving provides 500 mg of glucosamine sulfate, 400 mg of chondroitin sulfate, and 333 mg of MSM. The formula also includes zinc, selenium, copper, and manganese. It is intended to complement everyday nutrition and movement, not replace an individualized plan for persistent joint concerns.
Key ChondroCare 240T Benefits
- Supports cartilage health with glucosamine and chondroitin, ingredients associated with the cushioning tissue that helps joints accommodate everyday movement.
- Provides trace minerals involved in normal connective tissue support, including zinc for protein synthesis and routine tissue maintenance.
- Contributes to antioxidant support through selenium, an essential nutrient used in the body's own protective enzyme systems.
How ChondroCare 240T Works
Cartilage is more than a smooth covering at the ends of bones. Its network of proteins and complex sugars holds water, helping the tissue withstand compression. Glucosamine participates in making these complex sugars, while chondroitin is part of the water-binding cartilage matrix. Alongside these structural ingredients, the formula supplies minerals with distinct nutritional roles. Supporting normal tissue maintenance and supporting antioxidant enzymes are complementary functions, not interchangeable promises.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- D-Glucosamine Sulfate: Provides glucosamine, a building block used to make complex sugar-containing molecules in connective tissues. These molecules contribute to the cartilage matrix, connecting glucosamine's nutritional role with the formula's focus on normal joint structure.
- Chondroitin Sulfate: A component of cartilage's large, water-binding molecules. Within cartilage, these molecules help the tissue resist compression during movement. This structural role explains its place in a cartilage-focused formula; taking chondroitin does not mean damaged cartilage will regrow.
- Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM): A sulfur-containing compound included alongside glucosamine and chondroitin for joint support. MSM is a complementary ingredient here, not a substitute for cartilage's structural components or a reason to increase the labeled serving.
- Zinc Citrate: Supplies zinc for normal protein synthesis and tissue maintenance. Zinc-dependent proteins help cells carry out routine renewal, giving this trace mineral a nutritional role beyond the formula's cartilage ingredients.
- Selenium: Helps the body make selenium-containing proteins, including enzymes that manage peroxides. This supports normal cellular antioxidant defenses without implying that a higher selenium intake is necessarily better.
ChondroCare 240T Is Formulated For
- Adults seeking combined cartilage-focused ingredients and trace-mineral nutrition in tablets.
- People reviewing a daily joint-support routine with their healthcare practitioner who do not have shellfish allergies.
Supplements support your health but do not replace a balanced diet. Always check with your healthcare practitioner if you have doubts about a new supplement. Or you may book a FREE product consultation with Holistic Health Partners, led by Carolyn Mulally BS, RN, HN-BC. You may also wish to explore our other Joint Support Supplements, Bone Joint and Muscle Support Supplements, and Metagenics collections.
Recommendation: Take two tablets once daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Serving Size: 2 Tablet(s)
Servings Per Container: 120
Total Carbohydrates ... <1 Gram(s)
Dietary Fiber ... <1 Gram(s)
Zinc Citrate ... 5 mg
Selenium (Selenomethionine) ... 100 mcg
Copper (Copper Citrate) ... 0.5 mg
Manganese (Manganese Citrate) ... 0.5 mg
Potassium (D-Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride) ... 80 mg
D-Glucosamine Sulfate (as D-Glucosamine Sulfate Potassium Chloride) ... 500 mg
Chondroitin Sulfate ... 400 mg
Methylsulfonylmethane ... 333 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Daily Value not established
Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, Silica, Hypromellose, Medium Chain Triglyceride, Hydroxypropylcellulose
Contains: Crustacean shellfish (crabshells, shrimp).
Does Not Contain: This product is non-GMO and gluten-free.
Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Contains: Crustacean shellfish (crabshells, shrimp).
Keep out of reach of children.
Tamper Evident: Do not use if safety seal is missing or broken.
Practitioner Exclusive
Additional precautions: Glucosamine may increase blood glucose in some people. Glucosamine and chondroitin can increase bleeding risk with warfarin; speak with the prescribing clinician before use. Ask your practitioner before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding because safety information is limited.
Frequently Asked Questions About ChondroCare 240T
What are the benefits of ChondroCare 240T?
ChondroCare 240T combines cartilage-focused ingredients with trace minerals for joint-support nutrition. Its glucosamine contributes building blocks for complex connective-tissue molecules, while chondroitin is a component of cartilage's water-binding matrix. Zinc supports normal protein synthesis and tissue maintenance, and selenium participates in antioxidant enzyme systems. The two-tablet serving also contains MSM, copper, and manganese. These nutritional roles do not mean the product rebuilds damaged cartilage or replaces assessment of ongoing joint discomfort.
Who should take ChondroCare 240T?
Adults looking for a tablet-based combination of glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin sulfate, MSM, and trace minerals can discuss ChondroCare with their healthcare practitioner. The label directs two tablets once daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. This formula is not suitable for individuals with shellfish allergies and contains crustacean shellfish from crabshells and shrimp. People taking warfarin or monitoring blood glucose need individualized guidance. Ask your practitioner before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding because safety information is limited.
Are there any side effects of taking ChondroCare 240T?
ChondroCare's label states: Caution: This product is not suitable for individuals with shellfish allergies. Contains: Crustacean shellfish (crabshells, shrimp). Keep out of reach of children. Tamper Evident: Do not use if safety seal is missing or broken. Practitioner Exclusive. Glucosamine may increase blood glucose in some people, and glucosamine plus chondroitin can increase bleeding risk with warfarin. Discuss these risks with your clinician before use. Safety information during pregnancy and breastfeeding is limited; ask your practitioner first.
How does ChondroCare 240T support overall health?
ChondroCare supports a specific part of overall wellness: nutrition for normal joint and connective-tissue function. Cartilage's complex sugars help it hold water and withstand compression, while trace minerals serve different nutritional roles in cells. This formula combines those cartilage-related ingredients with zinc for normal protein synthesis and selenium for antioxidant enzyme activity. It is not a complete multivitamin or a replacement for dietary variety, appropriate physical activity, or a healthcare evaluation when movement becomes persistently uncomfortable.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
