Our recommendation

Vita Chondrocurma Plus Drink — for a course over several weeks
Vita Chondrocurma Capsules — for daily long-term use

What cartilage is made of

Joint cartilage consists essentially of collagen, cartilage tissue, chondrocytes and water. The building blocks include glucosamine sulphate, chondroitin sulphate and collagen hydrolysate — all natural components of cartilage tissue.

Collagen hydrolysate

Collagen hydrolysate is a pure protein and supplies collagenous amino acids, frequently in the combination proline – hydroxyproline – glycine. The cartilage substance in the joints consists to a high proportion of collagenous protein. Daily portions of around 10 g are customary.

Glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate

Both are natural, highly concentrated amino sugars that the body forms itself from food. They are basic building materials for joint cartilage, tendons, ligaments and bone structures, and also occur in connective tissue, the arterial walls and the skin. The bioavailable form is the sulphated one in each case. Chondroitin sulphate is characterised by its high water-binding capacity in cartilage tissue; at least 500 mg per day is customary.

What else a sensible formulation contains

• Chondroitin sulphate
• Glucosamine sulphate
• A sulphur donor, such as sulphur-containing polysaccharides from algae
• Trace elements such as manganese and copper
• Vitamin C and vitamin E

Sulphur acts as a binding substance in connective and supporting tissue and increases water-binding capacity. A joint course with these nutrients should last at least three to four months.

Nutrient information

• Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage and bones.
• Manganese contributes to the normal formation of connective tissue.
• Copper contributes to the maintenance of normal connective tissues.
• Vitamin C and vitamin E contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

What is in which product

Vita Collagen Complex Drink — including collagen hydrolysate, glucosamine and astaxanthin.
Vita Chondrocurma Plus Drink — including collagen hydrolysate, glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate and astaxanthin.
Vita Chondrocurma Capsules — including collagen hydrolysate, glucosamine sulphate, chondroitin sulphate and astaxanthin.
Vita Pro-Flex Drink — including collagen hydrolysate, high-dose glucosamine sulphate and chondroitin sulphate.

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