NAG Supplement - N-Acetyl Glucosamine for Joint Health

NAG, or N-Acetyl Glucosamine, is a muco-polysaccharide precursor of hyaluronic acid, an essential component of the synovial liquid which lubricates the joints, now available to buy in vegetarian capsules at Supersmart.

What are the benefits of N-Acetyl Glucosamine capsules?

Many studies have shown that NAG helps the organism repair damaged cartilage, reduces inflammation and pain, and helps to restore mobility in the joints. NAG is much better absorbed by the oganism than simple glucosamine sulfate and preferably used together with Chrondroitin Sulphate.

Why should N-Acetyl Glucosamine be used with Chondroitin Sulphate?

"In itself, each of these two products are effective, but, together they can fulfil the expectations of millions of suffering patients: Chondroitin and Glucosamine are effective there where other products and surgery fail." To be qualified as chondroprotective (i.e., which protects the cartilage), a substance must:

• a) Favour macro-molecular synthesis of cartilage cells (glycosaminoglucanes, proteoglycanes, collagen, proteins, ARN and DNA).
• b) Favour hyaluronic acid synthesis (the substance which gives the synovial liquid its viscosity and enables lubrication between the synovial membrane and cartilage).
• c) Inhibit the enzymes responsible for macro-molecular damage of the cartilage cells.
• d) Reinforce the mobility of clots, fibrins, lipids and cholesterol deposits in the articular inter-spaces and the blood vessels of the joints.
• e) Relieve articular pain.
• f) Reduce synovial inflammation.

Alone, no product or nutritional supplement can do all. Clinical studies have shown the benefits of these two supplements, where Glucosamine enables to attain objectives a), b), e) and f), whereas Chondroitin Sulphate enables to attain objectives a), c), d), e) and f). It is, therefore, because their effects overlap, that their association is so effective against arthrosis."Know, prevent, heal Arthrosis" by Dr. Jason Theodosakis, Editions de Fallois, Paris 1998.

Buy NAG to help reduce joint pain and restore mobility.

Other supplements of interest from Supersmart

As well as supplementing with N-Acetyl Glucosamine, you may find these other nutritional supplements of interest too.

Discover the properties of OptiMSM®, an active form of MSM that acts as a natural lubricant for joints, helping to relieve pain and promote joint confort

See also Smart joints Cream, that fights inflammation in the joints by combining active concentrations of Boswellia serrata extract, glucosamine sulphate and methyl-sulphonyl-methane (MSM), in a particularly well-absorbed form.

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