Chondroitin

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Chondroitin -- also called Chondroitin sulfate, CDS, CSC, or CSA -- is currently manufactured from shark cartilage, beef cartilage or bovine trachea or by synthetic means. Many expert and industry opinions support the use of chondroitin and its common partner, glucosamine, for treating (or possibly even reversing) the degenerative process of osteoarthritis.

Top Resources on Chondroitin

Mayo Clinic: Chondroitin sulfate
A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Chondroitin
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate
PDR Health: Chondroitin
About.com: Chondroitin Sulfate - Glucosamine - Uses - Benefits - Side Effects
Wikipedia: Chondroitin sulfate
Quackwatch: Glucosamine for Arthritis: The Evidence Is Conflicting (2006)

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