Glucosamine is a protein that helps the body produce cartilage. It is recommended for people with cartilage wear and tear. Its action is described as stimulating the production of cartilage, which helps strengthen synovial fluid and relieve pain, stiffness, and swelling caused by osteoarthritis. The combination of chondroitin and glucosamine is used by people who experience joint pain, as well as for addressing issues related to arthritis, osteoporosis, cataracts, glaucoma, affecting the bladder, heart, and high cholesterol.
MSM is a dietary supplement that provides biologically active sulfur in a nutritional form for various body systems. It is naturally abundant, but it is quickly destroyed by heat, drying, or food processing. In diets that do not contain a lot of raw, fresh, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, and milk, the intake of MSM from food is likely insufficient.
A collagen deficiency can lead to the following symptoms: loss of skin elasticity, wrinkle formation, thin and brittle hair, muscle weakness, thin and brittle nails, fatigue, digestive problems, skin rashes, or hormonal imbalances.