Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for normal function of cartilage and bones, and as such it supports other active ingredients. Because of its role in collagen formation, we also added vitamin C to our liquid supplement Valens Premium Collagen Complex with collagen and Q10Vital®.
Hyaluronic acid is naturally present in the human body. It is an important component of synovial fluid, cartilage, skin, connective and neural tissues etc. It is chief component of the extracellular matrix and synthesized every day. Average (70 kg) human has approximately 15 grams of hyaluronic acid in the body. It is often used in cosmetical products.
Glucosamine is an amino sugar, naturally present in the human body. It is a natural compound found in all the tissues but most importantly in cartilage — the tough tissue that cushions joints. It is often used in food supplements for joints and bones. Its origin is mostly shellfish exoskeleton.
There are many products for joints, bones and cartilage available on the market. They are different by content, forms of active ingredients, price etc. The best products are those for oral consumption – capsules and tablets.
