Natures Aid
Glucosamine Sulphate 1000mg 180 Tablets

The main component of ligaments, tendons, cartilages and spinal discs is collagen, which is the most abundant protein in mammals. Its purpose is to actually connect cells together. The name collagen is derived from Greek and means to produce glue. The tissues mentioned above are also rich in proteoglycans, which are composed of 95% glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and 5% protein. These GAGs act as a framework for collagen to model onto and consequently are responsible, with collagen, for continuously rebuilding ligaments, tendons, cartilages and spinal discs.

The major precursor in GAG production is Glucosamine, which is produced in the body from glucose and glutamine. Athletic endeavour, physical work or simply passing years means the body can no longer keep up with demand for Glucosamine and damage to the joints can occur.

The Benefits of Natures Aid Glucosamine:

Joints - supplementation with Glucosamine has been associated with slowing down the rate of wear of cartilage, the stimulation of synovial fluid production and, in some cases, restoration of the thickness of cartilage in the joints. Glucosamine has also helped a number of other joint related problems resulting from operations, injuries and slipped discs.

Eyes - Glucosamine has helped in the condition Uveitis, which is an inflammatory of the iris and focusing muscle. It is also helpful in preventing changes in the Vitreous Humour (the clear jelly within the eye) and thus protects the retina from release.

Glucosamine is an essential precursor to the glycosaminoglycans Chondroitin sulphate (a key structural component of cartilage), Hyaluronic acid (found in synovial fluid, the Vitreous Humour in the eye and loose connective tissue) and Aggrecan (which gives connective tissue elasticity).

Contra-indications / Precautions Glucosamine is a readily absorbed amino sugar which quickly enters the bloodstream. Anyone who needs to monitor blood sugar levels should be made aware of this, though three extensive, recent trials have reported stable blood sugar levels in subjects taking Glucosamine in its sulphate form.

People with a known shellfish allergy should avoid the Glucosamine Sulphate form as it is derived from shellfish.

Each Natures Aid Glucosamine Sulphate Tablet contains:
1000mg Glucosamine Sulphate Sodium free and Bovine free.
Glucosamine Sulphate 2KCl (product of crustaceans), Microcrystalline Cellulose, Di-Calcium Phosphate, Anticaking Agent (Vegetable Source Stearic Acid), Tablet Coating (Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Glycerine, Natural Colour: Titanium Dioxide), Anticaking Agent (Vegetable Source Magnesium Stearate).

Take 1 tablet per day with food. Do not exceed the recommended intake.

UK Delivery

We offer FREE Royal Mail Tracked delivery on all UK orders over £40.

Orders under £40 are charged £3.99 for Royal Mail Tracked delivery. There is no weight limit on UK deliveries.

Europe

Delivery is charged at £10 per kg and is calculated automatically at checkout.

Rest of the World

Delivery is charged at £15 per kg and is calculated automatically at checkout.

Unfortunately, we are unable to ship to Brazil, Singapore, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Luxembourg, Spain or the Republic of Ireland.

Please note that we cannot send liquids over 100ml outside the UK.

As international deliveries are handled by local postal and courier services, we cannot guarantee delivery times once your order has left the UK.

Dispatch Times

Orders placed before 12:00pm (midday), Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) are usually dispatched the same working day.

While we always aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible, processing times may be slightly longer during particularly busy periods.

Returns

If there is a problem with your order, please contact us by email within 7 working days of receiving it. We will provide a returns label and, once the item has been received and inspected, we will either issue a refund to your original payment method or send a replacement.

If you have changed your mind or ordered the wrong product, please contact us by email within 7 working days. We will be happy to arrange a refund or exchange. Please note that you will be responsible for the cost of returning the item.

We provide free returns only where we have made an error with your order or if your item has arrived damaged.

To be eligible for a refund or exchange, all returned items must be unopened and in full resaleable condition.

All agreed returns must be received by us within 14 days of the return being authorised for a refund or exchange to be processed.