What is sea cucumber?
Sea cucumber is a marine animal (echinoderm) related to the starfish. It is an excellent source of chondroitin sulfate and is considered more complete than traditional other chondroitin sources. Sea cucumber has long been used in the treatment of arthritis and has known anti-inflammatory properties. What is MSM? MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) is a naturally occurring sulfur compound in the body. It is necessary for many important bodily processes – in pets as well as in humans. Unfortunately, most foods contain little, if any, MSM, and our bodies must replenish MSM from other sources continually. MSM has a number of beneficial effects, including bone, joint, ligament and connective tissue health as well as helping to alleviate symptoms of arthritis. What is Glucosamine? Glucosamine is the most fundamental building block in the synthesis of sugar-protein molecules including proteoglycans, glycosaminoglycans, glycolipids, and hyaluronate. It plays a major role in the synthesis of collagen,