Both glucosamine and chondroitin are both essential parts of what makes up connective tissues, and are key components of the joints. Glucosamine can be taken as a supplement by people whose joints have begun to deteriorate. Clinical trials have proven that taking this supplement is effective in the treatment of patients suffering from osteoarthritis.

Chondroitin is similar to glucosamine in that it is a major component in cartilage. Chondroitin is however much different than glucosamine in its composition. Chondroitin is a much more complex and larger molecule than glucosamine. Like glucosamine, chondroitin has been subject to many clinical trials for the treatment of osteoarthritis. These clinical trials have proven that supplements of