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Move Free - Glucosamine 500mg/Chondroitin 400mg By Schiff - Now with Joint Fluid (Hyaluronic Acid)
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210 TabletsTake One tablet with meals three times a day.
About Move Free - Joint Care Formula
Move Free is a natural dietary supplement containing the combination of Glucosamine and Chondroitin. These two nutrients work in union to provide your joints with the elements they need to support healthy movement and flexibility.
Glucosamine is a natural compound that nourishes the connective tissue structures found in cartilage and joint fluid. It is a precursor for joint fluid, ligaments, tendons, membranes and blood vessels. It helps to maintain structural integrity of joints and connective tissues.
Chondroitin is a naturally occurring nutrient found in connective tissue. It is capable of binding water molecules to lubricate, cushion and support joints. It helps to maintain structural integrity of joints and blood vessels. For years, experts stated that oral chondroitin couldn't possibly work, because its molecules are so big that it seemed doubtful that they could be absorbed through the digestive tract. However, in 1995 researchers laid this objection to rest when they found evidence that up to 15% of chondroitin is absorbed intact.
Ingredient per serving of 3 tablets:
Glucosamine Complex 1500mg (Glucosamine hydrochloride, N-Acetyl D-Glucosamine, Glucosamine sulfate), Chondroitin sulfate 1200mg, Hyaluronic Acid.
Scientific evidence
Last year (year 2000) a 6-month double-blind placebo-controlled study of combined glucosamine, chondroitin and manganese found evidence of significant improvement in the treated group.1
Glucosamine Studies
A double-blind study compared glucosamine sulfate against placebo in 252 people with osteoarthritis of the knee.2 After 4 weeks, the group that was given glucosamine experienced significantly reduced pain and improved movement, to a greater extent than the improvements seen in the placebo group.
Another double-blind study followed 329 people who were divided into four groups. One group was given the standard antiarthritis drug piroxicam (Feldene), a second was given glucosamine, a third received both treatments, and the fourth received placebo only.3,4
Over 90 days, piroxicam and glucosamine proved equally effective at reducing symptoms. Interestingly, the combination treatment (piroxicam plus glucosamine) didn't produce significantly better results than either treatment taken alone. After 90 days, treatment was stopped and the participants were followed for an additional 60 days. The benefits of piroxicam rapidly disappeared, but the benefits of glucosamine lasted for the full 60 days. Similar results have been seen in studies that compared glucosamine against ibuprofen for knee arthritisChondroitin Studies
One double-blind placebo-controlled studies involving a total of several hundred participants suggest that chondroitin can relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis. One study enrolled 85 people with osteoarthritis of the knee and followed them for 6 months.5 Participants received either 400 mg of chondroitin sulfate twice daily or placebo. At the end of the trial, doctors rated the improvement as good or very good in 69% of those taking chondroitin sulfate but in only 32% of those taking placebo.
Good results were seen in a 12-month double-blind trial that compared chondroitin against placebo in 104 individuals with arthritis of the knee.6
Reference
1. Das A Jr and Hammad TA. Efficacy of a combination of FCHG49 glucosamine hydrochloride, TRH122 low molecular weight sodium chondroitin sulfate and manganese ascorbate in the management of knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2000;8:343-350.
2. Noack W, Fischer M, Forster KK, et al. Glucosamine sulfate in osteoarthritis of the knee. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 1994;2:51-59.
3. Rovati LC. A large, randomized, placebo controlled, double-blind study of glucosamine sulfate vs. piroxicam and vs. their association, on the kinetics of the symptomatic effect in knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 1994;2(suppl 1):56.
4. Rovati LC. The practical development of a selective drug for osteoarthritis: glucosamine sulfate. Presented at: The Ninth EULAR Symposium; October 7-10, 1996; Madrid, Spain.
5. Bucsi L, Poor G. Efficacy and tolerability of oral chondroitin sulfate as a symptomatic slow-acting drug for osteoarthritis (SYSADOA) in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 1998;6(suppl A):31-36.
6. Conrozier T. Anti-arthrosis treatments: efficacy and tolerance of chondroitin sulfates (CS 4&6) [translated from French]. Presse Med. 1998;27:1862-1865.
Caution:
Patients who are taking the blood-thinning medication heparin -- whose molecular structure is similar to chondroitin -- should have their blood clotting activity monitored if they add chondroitin. Taking both at the same time could increase the risk of bleeding.
Diabetic patients wanting to try glucosamine (an amino sugar) should consider potential effects on their blood sugar control and monitor their blood sugar level. If you're allergic to shellfish, avoid taking glucosamine, which is made from crab, lobster, or shrimp shells.
Warning
Internal use not advised during pregnancy or nursing.
Keep out of reach of Children.
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This is a statement of nutritional support. This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to medically diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.