Chondroitin sulfate are precursors of the material foundations of cartilage. Chondroitin sulfate helps joints and surrounding tissues heal and regenerate while promoting healthy bone growth. Chondroitin is a proven nutritional support for bone and cartilage reconstructive needs.

A natural component of the cartilage that cushions joints, chondroitin sulfate is a compound that appears to block the enzymes that can destroy crucial cartilage tissue. Chondroitin sulfate is also believed to promote water retention and elasticity in joint cartilage. For these reasons chondroitin has become a popular dietary supplement for the treatment of osteoarthritis. Some studies indicate that it is as effective as aspirin and other NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) at relieving arthritis pains--and at considerably less risk of causing stomach irritation and other gastric upset. 

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Until about a decade ago, most studies on chondroitin were small and poorly designed. There were doubts about its ability to be absorbed in oral form, and experts reserved their judgment on its effectiveness. Then, in the mid-1990s, scientists discovered that chondroitin is actually well absorbed. Promising follow-up research in people suffering from osteoarthritis prompted both the American College of Rheumatology and the European League Against Rheumatism to recommend chondroitin in their published guidelines for osteoarthritis treatment.

Chondroitin is often sold in combination with glucosamine, another compound key to cartilage formation and repair. The latest studies have focused on evaluating how effectively these products work in combination. The results of a large, three-year National Institutes of Health study on this combination are expected in the year 2005. 

Preliminary findings indicate that chondroitin may increase joint mobility and slow cartilage loss. Researchers hypothesize that chondroitin encourages water retention and elasticity in cartilage, and inhibits enzymes that break down cartilage. With chondroitin use, joint function appears to improve and pain to diminish in people with knee and hip osteoarthritis. So far there is no firm evidence that the same effect would necessarily occur in other joints, such as fingers, thumbs, ankles, or the spine.

Chondroitin is not a primary treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a less common but more disabling form of arthritis that results from serious immune dysfunction and inflammation rather than the cartilage "wear and tear" of osteoarthritis. With RA, chondroitin may help to restore some stability to the joint, but it will not be able to repair cartilage damage. 

Chondroitin may also relieve osteoarthritis pain. A recent analysis of seven clinical trials (all randomized and placebo-controlled) indicates that supplementing with chondroitin can markedly (by 50% or so) reduce osteoarthritis symptoms. In an ongoing two-year Swiss study of 300 patients with knee arthritis, side effects from chondroitin were minimal, which may be one of its primary advantages over common NSAID drugs used to treat arthritis pain.

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Arthritin is a scientifically formulated homeopathic medicinal designed to complement the body's natural ability to provide fast, safe and effective comfort for the pain and irritation of common Rheumatoid Arthritis discomfort, as well as subsequently reduce the "burning" of target joint areas and increase mobility. Arthritin also provides safe and effective help for osteoarthritis, gout, tendonitis and bursitis as well as relieve the pain of rheumatism.

Arthritin offers a natural approach to arthritis without the long term use and subsequent dangers of NSAID's (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) such as common aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen and others. Arthritin is specially designed to help diminish the pain and inflammation associated with degenerative joint diseases. Arthritin is found to be useful as a natural complement or alternative to pharmaceutical therapies providing fast, safe and effective results for the pain relief.

We believe in the body's ability to heal itself when given the proper nutrition. The highly specific formulas were developed around that logic to offer solutions for many of life's health challenges. Since 1987, Vaxa has formulated the most powerful homeopathic medicinals available. We combine the proven power of homeopathy, along with vitamins, minerals, amino acids and herbal medicine to give you the best natural alternatives to address a variety of health concerns. This combination makes these products much more powerful than any simple nutritional supplement.