Introduction:

Chondroitin Sulfate Sodium is the sodium salt of the sulfated linear glycosaminoglycan obtained from bovine, porcine, chicken cartilages of healthy and domestic animals used for food by humans. Chondroitin Sulfate Sodium consists mostly of the sodium salt of the sulfate ester of Nacetylchondrosamine (2-acetamido-2-deoxy- -D-galactopyranose) and D-glucuronic acid copolymer. These hexoses are alternately linked -1,4 and -1,3 in the polymer. Chondrosamine moieties in the prevalent glycosaminoglycan are monosulfated primarily on position 4 and less so on position 6.

Function:

1. Chondroitin Sulfate is commonly used as a treatment for osteoarthritis. Chondroitin Sulfate can reduce arthritis pain when taken with conventional medicines, such as aspirin, for pain and swelling.

2. Chondroitin Sulfate can be used for heart disease, weak bones (osteoporosis) and high cholesterol.

3. Chondroitin Sulfate is also available as eye drop.

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