Chondroitin Sulfate

Overview

Chondroitin Sulfate is an Glycosaminoglycan (GAG) - it is also consumed in diets containing Meats.  It is composed of 52% Glucuronic Acid + 48% N-acetyl-D-galactosamine + Glucosamine Sulfate.  Although Chondroitin Sulfate is often referred to as a singular (homogenous) substance, it is actually several compounds.

Cardiovascular System

 Chondroitin Sulfate may concentrate in the walls of the Arteries. 

 Chondroitin Sulfate may assist the treatment of Atherosclerosis.  ^[1]

 Chondroitin Sulfate (CS-A form) may improve Blood Circulation. 

 Chondroitin Sulfate (3,000 mg per day) may protect against abnormal Blood Clotting.  ^[2]

 Chondroitin Sulfate may concentrate in the Valves of the Heart. 

 Chondroitin Sulfate (CS-A form) may preventIschemic Heart Disease and may lower the mortality and incident rate in people with pre-existing Ischemic Heart Disease:  ^[3]

 Chondroitin Sulfate (CS-A form) may reduce the incidence of Heart Attacks.  ^[4]

 Chondroitin Sulfate (CS-A form) may reduce the incidence of Strokes. 

 Chondroitin Sulfate may help to prevent Thrombosis (by inhibiting abnormal Blood Clotting).  ^[5]

Cells

 Chondroitin Sulfate is a constituent of Cell Membranes and may enhance the function of Cell Membranes.  ^[6]

Digestive System

 Chondroitin Sulfate may facilitate the elimination of Threadworms.  ^[7]

Excretory System

 Chondroitin Sulfate (1,200 mg per day) may alleviate the symptoms of Interstitial Cystitis.  ^[8]

 Chondroitin Sulfate may reduce the risk of Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stones (by lowering urinary Oxalic Acid levels).  ^[9]

Immune System

 Chondroitin Sulfate (CS-A form) may reduce Inflammation.  ^[10]

 Chondroitin Sulfate may inhibit the release of Histamine from Mast Cells.  ^[11]

 Chondroitin Sulfate may disrupt the membranes of some Viruses, rendering them ineffective. 

Metabolism

 Chondroitin Sulfate is a potent Antioxidants.  ^[12]

 Chondroitin Sulfate (3,000 mg per day) is claimed to lower total serum Cholesterol levels (by an average 15% after 6 to 64 months): 

 Chondroitin Sulfate may inhibit the oxidation of LDL - Biochemical Testing of LDL Cholesterol Levels and lowers LDL Cholesterol levels.  ^[13]

 Chondroitin Sulfate may lower VLDL Cholesterol levels.  ^[14]

 Chondroitin Sulfate may counteract the ability of high consumption of Fats - Dietary to cause Fatty Liver.  ^[15]

 Chondroitin Sulfate may facilitate weight loss in persons afflicted with Obesity (by reducing the absorption of dietary Fats in the Small Intestine and by decreasing the uptake of Fats into Adipose Tissue).  ^[16]

 Chondroitin Sulfate (3,000 mg per day) may lower total serum Triglycerides levels (by an average of 27%). 

Musculoskeletal System

 Chondroitin Sulfate (consumed orally or applied topically) is claimed to alleviate the Pain associated with Backache.  ^[17]

 Chondroitin Sulfate concentrates in the Bones.

 Chondroitin Sulfate is an important constituent of Connective Tissue and concentrates in Connective Tissue:  ^[18]

 Chondroitin Sulfate is an important constituent of Cartilage and helps to maintain the resilience of Cartilage.  It may also help to rebuild damaged Cartilage:  ^[19]