Chondroitin sulfate is an important glycosaminoglycan -- GAG (mucopolysaccharide) for the metabolic transformation to larger molecules that make up proteoglycans. Proteoglyccans, large molecules built from GAG's, are most abundant in connective tissues such as cartilage, skin, blood vessel walls, sclera, cornea, intervertebral discs and tendons. It is suggested that Chondroitin Sulfate be taken in conjunction wih glucosamines as are contained in PATHAID? -- glucosamine complex -- for an optimal effect. Manganese and Vitamin C are important in the metabolic processes for making connective tissue.

Chondroitin sulfate is a larger molecule also found in cartilage. Chondroitin sulfate has been studied much less extensively, but early results show that it also seems to work as an anti-inflammatory and reduces pain. Some laboratory studies suggest that chondroitin sulfate may slow cartilage breakdown and even spur cartilage growth (2).

Chondroitin sulfate is another natural substance found in the body. It prevents other body enzymes from degrading the building blocks of joint cartilage.