chondroitin

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chon·droi·tin | \ kän-ˈdrȯi-tᵊn

, -ˈdrō-ə-tən \

variants: or chondroitin sulfate

Definition of chondroitin

: any of several glycosaminoglycans that occur in sulfated form in various tissues (such as cartilage and tendons) and are used in dietary supplements in a natural or synthetic form especially to treat the symptoms of osteoarthritis

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Recent Examples on the Web And for good measure, Medterra adds chondroitin to their product to help keep joints and connective tissue properly lubricated. — The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 June 2022 No one can say for sure why glucosamine-chondroitin might lower mortality risks. — Amby Burfoot, Outside Online, 22 Sep. 2021 Glucosamine-chondroitin is a supplement — not a prescription medicine tightly regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. — Amby Burfoot, Outside Online, 22 Sep. 2021 However there appears to be little danger in taking glucosamine and chondroitin supplements. — Amby Burfoot, Outside Online, 17 July 2019 Two chews per serving provides 1,000mg of glucosamine and 200mg of chondroitin. — Chris Hachey, BGR, 7 May 2021 Petwine, the company behind the faux vintage (which is brewed with Alaskan salmon oil and infused with glucosamine and chondroitin), is also hosting a photo contest, with the winner getting 1,000 Dogecoins. — Chris Morris, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2021 The addition of glucosamine and chondroitin promote agile joints. — Brian Lynn, Outdoor Life, 21 Sep. 2020 Nutritionists advise that when choosing a joint supplement for your dog, look for several key ingredients proven to help joint health, including glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, turmeric, and calcium carbonate. — The Editors, Field & Stream, 24 Apr. 2020 See More

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