EL SAMINE

Glucosamine occurs naturally (made by combination of glucose and the amino acid glutamine by the enzyme glucosamine synthetase) and is one of the ‘building blocks’ of cartilage. Glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans are larger molecules made from glucosamine in combination with proteins such as collagen and elastin. They form the extracellular matrix and the cartilage in joints.

lucosamine is a precursor for glycosaminoglycans which are a major component of joint cartilage. Inhibiting the synthesis of proteolytic enzymes and other substances that contribute to damage cartilage matrix. Boswellia has analgesic & anti-arthritic properties. It acts as COX-2 inhibitors & reduces pain & inflammation without affecting gastric mucosa.

Animal models and in vitro experiments suggest that glucosamine stimulates cartilage production and inhibits degradation by influencing chondrocyte activity. However, limited in vivo studies suggest that very little orally ingested glucosamine reaches the joint.

Glucosamine sulfate is a chemical found in the human body. It is used by the body to produce a variety of other chemicals that are involved in building tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and the thick fluid that surrounds joints.

Joints are cushioned by the fluid and cartilage that surround them. In some people with osteoarthritis, the cartilage breaks down and becomes thin. This results in more joint friction, pain, and stiffness. Researchers think that taking glucosamine supplements may either increase the cartilage and fluid surrounding joints or help prevent breakdown of these substances, or maybe both.

Boswellia serrata, also known as the Indian version of frankincense, has been used for thousands of years for its ability to manage inflammatory disorders. It is procured from the sap of the Boswellia tree, a native Indian plant. It has also been used to treat arthritis, diarrhea, and pulmonary disease.

How many tablets does one pack of EL SAMINE tablet contain?
It contains 30 tablets per pack. It is recommended to take 1 or 2 tablets per day.

How long does it take to experience any benefit?
Results vary amongst individuals. There is no maximum length of time over which EL SAMINE tablet may be used. A regular intake is recommended.

Some Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)* levels are above 100%, is this safe?
Certain vitamins are very safe at levels tens or even hundreds of times the RDA, whereas for others the safety level is much closer to the RDA. For this reason every vitamin and mineral needs to considered on an individual basis in terms of its upper safe level.

*The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) is the amount of a vitamin or mineral which has been calculated to help prevent basic deficiency states in the general population. However, certain vitamins and minerals at optimal levels, above the RDA, have consistently been shown to have positive benefits in specific areas of health.