{"product_id":"rigly-glucosamine","title":"Rigly Glucosamine","description":"\u003cp\u003eReg No. V 23134 Act\/Wet 36\/1947\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eCONTENTS\u003c\/u\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlucosamine sulphate               300 g\/l equivalent to Glucosamine base – 187,5 mg\/mℓ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a liquid formulation which contains glucosamine sulphate.  Glucosamine is an aminomonosaccaride that functions in the body as the pre-cursor (building block) of the disaccharide unit in glycosaminoglycans (GAG-s).  Dosing of glucosamine has been shown to have beneficial effects in arthritic cartilage by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStimulating the synthesis of proteoglycans and collagen by cartilage cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a mild anti-inflammatory action due to free-radical scavenging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is believed to increase the production of hyaluronic acid – the major component of joint fluid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlucosamine is highly bioavailable and has been demonstrated to be effective in the management of osteo-arthritis – which has been published in numerous controlled clinical trials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe management of arthritis involves an integrated approach with adjustment of exercise level, diet and a variety of medications.  Chondroprotective agents like \u003cstrong\u003eRIGLY GLUCOSAMINE\u003c\/strong\u003e should be an integral part of arthritis management as they maximise the healing response of cartilage to help maintain normal joint structure and function for as long as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stride","offers":[{"title":"1L","offer_id":67187797852205,"sku":null,"price":540.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5L","offer_id":67187797884973,"sku":null,"price":1240.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L","offer_id":67187799851053,"sku":null,"price":2350.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/4637\/1885\/files\/RIGLY-GLUCOSAMINE-FEB21_0091-scaled.jpg?v=1785430882","url":"https:\/\/www.bcpets.co.za\/products\/rigly-glucosamine","provider":"BC Pets (Pty) Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}