chondroitin sulfate
noun
a sulfated glycosaminoglycan, occurring in various tissues, as cartilage and tendons: sold as a dietary supplement in the treatment of joint pain.
chondroitin
-
a variation of
chondroitin sulfate.
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"We also detected the production of chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans, which are molecules in the nervous system that respond to injury and disease."
From Science Daily ● Feb. 16, 2026
Q: You recently had a letter from a woman whose doctor told her to use glucosamine and chondroitin for arthritis pain relief.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 14, 2022
There’s no high-quality evidence that supplements, including glucosamine and chondroitin, make any difference, according to both Dr. Roos and Dr. Whittaker — though they don’t appear to be harmful either.
From New York Times ● Nov. 19, 2021
Older players offer tips such as taking the joint supplements glucosamine and chondroitin or doing single-leg squats for strength and balance, but tennis itself is a boon to longevity.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 23, 2019
This framework is a flexible, semi-solid matrix produced by chondroblasts and consists of hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate, collagen fibers, and water.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
