Glucosamine Plus Extra Strength by Douglas Laboratories – Connective Tissue Support with Glucosamine
Glucosamine Plus Extra Strength capsules by Douglas Laboratories combine glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate for connective tissue support. This two-ingredient formula provides complementary components associated with cartilage structure in a bottle of 90 vegetarian capsules; the glucosamine itself is derived from shellfish.
Key Glucosamine Plus Extra Strength Benefits
- Provides glucosamine, a building block used to make the complex sugar molecules that give connective tissues their structure.
- Supplies chondroitin sulfate, a natural component of cartilage associated with its water-holding properties and resistance to compression.
- Combines two complementary cartilage constituents for adults seeking nutritional support for the connective tissues that help joints function normally.
How Glucosamine Plus Extra Strength Works
Cartilage contains a network of proteins and complex sugar molecules that holds water and helps cushion the surfaces of a joint. Glucosamine is a building block for these sugar-containing structures. Chondroitin sulfate is one of the molecules within that network, where it contributes to water retention and resistance to compression. The formula brings both constituents together for joint nutrition, without replacing the movement and balanced diet that also matter for joint health.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Glucosamine Sulfate.2KCl: Supplies glucosamine, an amino sugar used as a building block for complex molecules in connective tissues. These molecules help form the framework of cartilage, tendons and ligaments. This formula uses a potassium-stabilized sulfate form sourced from crab and shrimp.
- Chondroitin Sulfate: A structural component of cartilage that helps its surrounding matrix hold water and resist compression. This water-holding framework gives cartilage resilience under everyday loads. Chondroitin complements glucosamine's role as a building block within the body's connective-tissue structures.
Glucosamine Plus Extra Strength Is Formulated For
- Adults seeking nutritional support for cartilage, tendons and ligaments.
- Adults looking for a combined glucosamine and chondroitin supplement, with professional guidance where needed.
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 Douglas Laboratories Supplements and Vitamins collections.
Recommendation: As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 capsule three times daily or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Serving Size: 1 Vegetarian Capsule
Servings Per Container: 90
Glucosamine Sulfate.2KCl (from crab and shrimp) ... 500 mg
Chondroitin Sulfate ... 400 mg
*Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: Cellulose, vegetable stearate and silica.
Storage: For optimal storage conditions, store in a cool, dry place. (59˚-77˚F/15˚-25˚C) (35-65% relative humidity)
Frequently Asked Questions About Glucosamine Plus Extra Strength
What are the benefits of Glucosamine Plus Extra Strength?
This formula supplies glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate, two complementary constituents associated with cartilage structure. Glucosamine provides a building block for connective-tissue molecules, while chondroitin is part of the water-holding cartilage matrix that helps resist compression.
Who should take Glucosamine Plus Extra Strength?
It is formulated for adults seeking nutritional support for cartilage and other connective tissues. The glucosamine comes from crab and shrimp, so this product is not suitable for people with a shellfish allergy, even though the label describes the capsules as vegetarian.
Are there any side effects of taking Glucosamine Plus Extra Strength?
If you have an allergy to shellfish, (including crab and shrimp) you should not use this product. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Tamper resistant package, do not use if outer seal is missing. Glucosamine can increase blood sugar in some people, and glucosamine and chondroitin can increase bleeding risk with warfarin. Speak with your healthcare professional before use if you take medication, monitor blood sugar, are pregnant or are breastfeeding; safety information during pregnancy and breastfeeding is limited.
How does Glucosamine Plus Extra Strength support overall health?
Cartilage is part of the structural framework of a joint. By supplying glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, this formula provides constituents associated with that framework rather than broad-spectrum vitamin or mineral nutrition. It complements, rather than replaces, balanced nutrition and an appropriate activity routine.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
