Artrovel Schuster capsules, 30 pcs.

Glucosamine sulfate is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis and similar diseases as a natural metabolite that can have a protective effect on cartilage.

Composition

Glucosamine sulfate, white willow bark dry extract, calcium lactate, magnesium oxide, dry horsetail extract, ascorbic acid; auxiliary components: lactose monohydrate, calcium stearate, colloidal silicon dioxide (aerosil).

Directions for use

Adults take one capsule three times a day with meals. The duration of intake of 4-6 weeks.

Synopsis

Glucosamine sulfate belongs to the class of chondroprotectors, which are now widely used in the treatment of joint diseases. They are natural components of articular cartilage, are part of the proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans of cartilage tissue.

The most important point in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis is the formation of proteoglycan, which consists in the depolymerization of protein-polysaccharide complexes with the formation of smaller compounds that leave the cartilage. This also disturbs the function of chondrocytes, they synthesize less stable proteoglycans, the loss of physiological properties of cartilage develops, which is accompanied by the formation of erosions and cracks in the cartilage.

Glucosamine is a compound of glucose and amino acid. It is part of the glycoprotein, thyroglobulin, which plays an essential role in the condensation reaction of diiodothyrosine molecules in the thyroid gland. It is widespread in nature, is part of many polysaccharides contained in the tissues of vertebrates, and is the main component of chitin, a structural polysaccharide that forms the outer skeleton of insects, crayfish, crabs, etc.

It is also found in oligosaccharides of milk, polysaccharides of connective tissue, group-specific substances of blood, and glycoproteins of blood plasma.

White willow bark. White willow bark contains catechin tannins (3-10%), glycoside salicin, which splits into glucose and salicylic acid derivatives under the action of the enzyme salicase, flavones, vitamin C and resinous substances.

The willow bark preparations have anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, diuretic properties, promotes the removal of uric acid salts from the body, so they are widely used in the treatment of inflammatory and metabolic diseases of the joints. Water extracts of bark exhibit distinct antiviral and styptic properties. The main use of willow bark in inflammatory diseases of the joints – arthritis, articular rheumatism.

Horsetail – has a wide pharmacological effect on the body with diuretic, anti-inflammatory, disinfectant, styptic and wound-healing properties.

It improves the overall metabolism, normalizes water-salt metabolism, removal of cholesterol, various toxins and waste products, enhances the immune system, stimulates the adrenal cortex, prevents the formation of urinary stones.

Of particular value is the high content of silicon in easily digestible (silicic acid) form. Silicon is involved in the synthesis of proteins of connective and epithelial tissues – in particular collagen (the main plastic component of cartilage) – thus contributing to the formation and regeneration of these tissues and maintaining their strength and elasticity.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Ascorbic acid is essential for the functional integration of sulfhydryl groups of enzymes, for the formation of collagen and intracellular structural substance important for the formation of cartilage, bones, teeth and wound healing.

Magnesium oxide. Magnesium is part of metalloproteins, complex proteins that contain extra-additive, non-protein group metals. It is referred to as an activator that increases the activity of enzymes, enhances their action.

Protein biosynthesis occurs with the direct participation of magnesium ions, which are necessary for the reaction of activation of amino acids and maintaining the integrity of ribosomes. The synthesis of acetyl-CoA, phosphocholine and choline phosphatides requires magnesium ion.

Calcium lactate. Calcium performs a variety of functions in the body:

• plastic and structural, being part of the main mineral component of bone tissue, oxyapatite, whose microcrystals form the rigid structure of bone tissue;
gives stability to cell membranes by forming connections between negatively charged groups of phospholipids, structural proteins and glycoproteins;
• Needs for normal excitability of nervous tissue and contractility of muscle fibers.
• An activator of a number of enzymes and hormones, an essential component of the blood clotting system.
• It regulates the permeability of cell membranes, has the opposite effect to sodium, promotes removal of salts of heavy metals and radionuclides from the body, shows antioxidant effect, has anti-allergic effect.

The content of biologically active components in a daily dose:

* % RSP is the percentage of the recommended daily intake.

Contraindications

Individual intolerance to the components, pregnancy and lactation. It is recommended to consult a physician before using the dietary supplement.