Glucosamine, chondroitin, and selenium for healthy joints.

It contains glucosamine and chondroitin in the form of sulfate (chemically bonded to oxygen and sulfur). In addition to glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate, it also contains vitamin C – a nutrient involved in the synthesis of collagen in the body – and selenium, which contributes to the protection of cells From oxidative stress.

What is collagen?

Collagen is a protein found in human tissue that contributes to the elasticity and tensile strength of tissues and skin, providing useful support, for example, to joints.

What is glucosamine sulfate?

Glucosamine sulfate is a small, water-soluble molecule (an amino-monosaccharide) that the body itself can produce. Glucosamine is involved in the synthesis of proteoglycans, molecules that contribute to the construction of articular cartilage. The glucosamine present in BioActive Glucosamine Plus is extracted from shrimp shells. The shrimp do not come from shrimp farms but are caught at sea.

When should glucosamine be avoided?

If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to glucosamine or shellfish, you should not take this substance because the glucosamine is extracted from shellfish.

What is chondroitin?

Chondroitin sulfate is one of the constituents of our cartilage, and is also produced by our body. Chondroitin sulfate has a great capacity for water retention, maintaining hydration in the cartilage.

What is selenium?

Selenium is a trace element present in a wide variety of selenoproteins and selenium-dependent enzymes, which are extremely important for our health and well-being. One of these enzymes is glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), responsible for regulating various functions.
BioActive Glucosamine Plus contains SelenoPrecise, a yeast enriched with organic selenium, standardized and patented by Pharma Nord. It is the most scientifically documented selenium formulation in terms of stability, safety, and absorption.

In a young and healthy knee joint, the cartilage is intact and serves as a "protective cushion" that absorbs shock and reduces friction. The best way to maintain healthy cartilage is by stimulating the joint, that is, by moving and exercising. The compression and decompression of cartilage tissue, which occurs when we move our joints, is necessary to ensure that supporting nutrients actually reach the cartilage. These nutrients serve as building blocks to keep the cartilage strong and elastic. The better your joints function, the better you will feel physically. 

Physical exercise:

Since cartilage has no blood vessels, nutrients enter by diffusion. Using your joints compresses and puts pressure on the cartilage. Just as water can enter and leave a sponge when squeezed, the exchange of nutrients and waste products occurs when cartilage is compressed. Physical exercise is essential for maintaining healthy joints and a good quality of life.

Weight:

Being overweight can really be a burden on your joints, especially the knee, ankle, and hip joints, which support the body's weight. Furthermore, excess weight can alter the load on certain joints in an unfavorable way.
 

BioActivo Glucosamine Plus has several characteristics that make this supplement special, leading consumers to use it daily:

• The smooth surface of the tablets makes them easier to swallow; 
• Contains high-quality glucosamine, extracted from wild deep-sea shrimp, to ensure maximum purity and safety; 
• Enriched with organic selenium, a unique yeast patented by Pharma Nord, which contributes to the protection of from Oxidative stress;
• It does not contain sodium chloride but is stabilized with potassium chloride (better suited for blood pressure); 
• It does not present the side effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), the most common medication for joint pain. 

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) assessed the evidence associated with the vitamin C and selenium content of the supplement and recognized the following claims:

• Vitamin C contributes to the normal formation of collagen for the normal function of cartilage.
• Vitamin C contributes to the normal formation of collagen for the normal function of bones.
• Vitamin C contributes to the normal formation of collagen for the normal functioning of teeth.
• Vitamin C contributes to the normal formation of collagen for the normal function of blood vessels.
• Vitamin C contributes to the normal formation of collagen for the normal functioning of the gums.
• Vitamin C contributes to the normal formation of collagen for the normal functioning of the skin.
• Vitamin C contributes to the normal production of energy-yielding metabolism.
• Vitamin C and selenium contribute to the normal functioning of the immune system.
• Selenium contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
• Selenium contributes to normal spermatogenesis. 
• Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair and nails.