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Glucosamine and Chondroitin - Topic Overview What are glucosamine and chondroitin? Glucosamine and chondroitin are part of normal cartilage. Cartilage acts as a cushion between the bones in a joint. Glucosamine, also called chitosamine, is a natural substance that is found in the covering of shellfish. It is available in different forms, including glucosamine hydrochloride, N-acetyl-glucosamine (NAG), and glucosamine sulfate, which is a combination of glucosamine and mineral salt. Glucosamine is also available in synthetic forms. The body absorbs glucosamine well. Chondroitin can come from natural sources, such as shark or bovine cartilage, or it can be made in a lab. Chondroitin is also known as chondroitin sulfate, chondroitin sulfuric acid, and chonsurid. Chondroitin sulfate is a combination of chondroitin and mineral salt. Glucosamine and chondroitin are available in tablet, capsule, powder, or liquid form and are often taken in combination with each other or in combination with ot

Amino Acid L-Arginine: Food Sources, Health Benefits and Side Effects | amino-acids

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What is l-arginine? Arginine is one of the 20 amino acids that constitute protein. It exists as L-arginine and D-arginine form. However, the L-arginine is the more compatible form to our body. Because L-arginine can be synthesized in our body, it is called non-essential amino acid. The exception is newborn infants are unable to produce L-arginine and therefore their only source for it is food. Health Benefits of L-arginine L-arginine is a precursor of nitric oxide and other metabolites, a component of collagen, enzymes and hormones (eg. vasopressin), ejaculate (seminal fluid and sperm), skin and connective tissues. L-arginine plays important roles in the synthesis of various protein molecules (eg. creatine and insulin). It may have antioxidant property and reduces accumualtion of compounds such as ammonia and plasma lactate, byproducts of physical exercise. It inhibits platelet aggregation and can also decrease blood pressure. L-arginine is converted to nitric oxide which aids in the r
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