MSM serves as an important source of bio-available dietary sulfur, a mineral which plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity and elasticity of connective tissues. Sulfur, an important component in proteins is found throughout the body such as in hair, nails, skin and tendons. Glucosamine is an aminomonosaccharide produced in the body by the combination of glucose with glutamine, through the enzymatic action of glucose synthetase. Glucosamine is a naturally occurring amino sugar. Amino sugars are key constituents of larger compounds called gly-cosaminoglycans and glycoproteins, which allow cells in tissues to hold together. They are necessary for the construction and maintenance of virtually all connective tissues and lubricating fluids in the body -tendons, ligaments, cartilage, bone matrix, skin, joint fluid, intestinal lining, and mucous membranes. |
