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

Examples of chondroitin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 But research by Varki and colleagues demonstrated that its remnant, the unusual form of chondroitin sulfate called Gc-CS, proved remarkably durable. — Bradley J. Fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, 11 Sep. 2017 Among American adults, probiotics ranked as the third most commonly used dietary supplement behind fish oil, and glucosamine and chondroitin, according to a 2015 National Health Statistics Report. — Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 13 July 2017 Nutritional supplements such as glucosamine and chondroitin may help as well. — Kim Campbell Thornton, sacbee.com, 26 May 2017 After reviewing the scientific evidence and talking with his physician, Thomas took glucosamine and chondroitin. — Bradley J. Fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, 5 May 2017

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