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A glucosamine chondroitin formula, Joint Discovery is an excellent joint support supplement for your dog. A glucosamine chondroitin product for dog joint care, Joint Discovery™ is an effective and superior nutraceutical for connective tissue and joint support at any stage of your pet’s life. This carefully developed glucosamine chondroitin supplement aids the repair of damaged tissues, while providing the necessary materials to maintain healthy joint function. This synergistic combination of chondroitin sulfates, glucosamine, methylsulfonylmethane, and vitamin C brings your dog relief from the symptoms brought on by joint problems, while at the same time providing the raw materials or building blocks (nutritionally) necessary to support normal repair mechanisms.
Whether you wish to ensure your dog's joint health by supporting existing “healthy” tissue and joints, or to strengthen and improve joint tissues and function, and alleviate discomfort, you will find Joint Discovery the best choice that you can make for your dog. The highest quality ingredients and the most up-to-date research of USAN are always behind this glucosamine chondroitin supplement. Joint Discovery™ is designed to meet the needs of your pet whatever its age – young or old.
Joint Discovery™ is an easy to administer, chicken-flavored,
chewable tablet that combines chondroitin sulfates with glucosamine
HCl, methylsulfonylmethane, and vitamin C. It is recommended for maintaining healthy
joints and connective tissues in small dogs who are predisposed
to joint disorders or for those dogs with joint dysfunction. For larger dogs, see Joint Discovery Double Strength™ below.
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Each chewable tablet provides 200 mg Chondroitin Sulfate
(Bovine Source), 125 mg Glucosamine HCl, 250 mg
Methylsulfonylmethane, 25 mg Vitamin C (as Calcium Ascorbate), 1.2 mg Manganese (as Mn Amino Acid Chelate).
Inactive Ingredients: 1000 mg Brewer's Yeast, natural chicken flavor, silicon dioxide, stearic acid.
Suggested Use:
Initial Dose: (4-6 Weeks)
Up to 15 lbs: 2 tablets daily
16-30 lbs: 3 tablets daily
Maintenance: (After initial dose)
Under 15 lbs, daily dosing can be lowered by 1/2
tablet per month until animal's comfort level is
achieved.
Over 16 lbs, daily dosing can be lowered by 1 tablet
per month until animal's comfort level is achieved.
If dosing is more than 1 tablet, divide between AM
and PM. Tablet may be crumbled onto food or given
as a delicious treat.
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Joint Discovery Double Strength contains twice the amount
of chondroitin sulfates, glucosamine HCl, methylsulfonylmethane,
and vitamin C and was formulated for the larger dog. Joint Discovery Double Strength supports the proper structure
and function of synovial joints thereby improving range of motion
in dogs with joint dysfunction.
Comes in chicken-flavored tablet for easy administration.
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Each chewable tablet provides 400 mg Chondroitin Sulfate
(Bovine Source), 250 mg Glucosamine HCl, 500 mg
Methylsulfonylmethane, 50 mg Vitamin C (as Calcium Ascorbate), 2.4 mg Manganese (as Mn Amino Acid Chelate).
Inactive Ingredients: 600 mg Brewer's Yeast, natural chicken flavor, silicon dioxide, stearic acid.
Suggested Use:
Initial Dose: (4-6 Weeks)
30-60 lbs: 2 tablets daily
61-100 lbs: 3 tablets daily
100 lbs and over: 4 tablets daily
Maintenance: (After initial dose)
Under 60 lbs, daily dosing can be lowered by 1/2
tablet per month until animal's comfort level is
achieved.
Over 60 lbs, daily dosing can be lowered by 1 tablet
per month until animal's comfort level is achieved.
If dosing is more than 1 tablet, divide between AM
and PM. Tablet may be crumbled onto food or given
as a delicious treat.
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Some More Information About the Components of Joint Discovery™
There are 2 major classes of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) found in connective tissues and joints. They are the molecules in cartilage that attract and hold water, which gives cartilage its elasticity and fluidity, thus allowing it to act as a shock absorber. Many cofactors in Joint Discovery™ contribute to the synthesis of these needed glycosaminoglycans. Repeated stress, injury or disease can seriously weaken or damage the structural integrity of cartilage, leading to pain, discomfort and a less active lifestyle.
Chondroitin sultates are necessary to stop destructive enzymes from breaking down healthy cartilage.
Chondroitin sulfates are chondroprotective agents that work against the destructive cycle of joint degradation and support the proper structure and function of healthy connective tissues and joints. The purified chondroitin sulfates in Joint Discovery™ are derived from activated pepsin-digested bovine tracheal cartilage which is a rich source of biologically-active Chondroitin -4- and -6-Sulfates.
Glucosamine is used by the body to produce glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) which give shape, elasticity and rigidity to the connective tissues (in tendons, ligaments, cartilage, synovial fluid, skin, heart valves, and the eye) as well as intervertebral discs, the interstitium, and mucous membranes. Glucosamine supplementation enhances glycosaminoglycan synthesis. This enables the joints to hold more water thereby increasing joint flexibility, cushioning ability, and resiliency. Glucosamines make up fifty percent of hyaluronic acid, the principal component of synovial fluid. Glucosamine has been found to be one of the key nutrients for the support and repair processes of injured or stressed joints.
Glucosamine has been shown to stimulate GAG synthesis in cartilage matrix and synovial fluid as well as proteoglycans and collagen synthesis. It works simply by providing raw material for GAG synthesis and provides enhanced joint repair. The direct benefit of Glucosamine appears to be protective and restorative, leading to less pain and inflammation as well as greater mobility to the afflicted joints.
Methylsulfonylmethane is a source of organic sulfur. Sulfur is an essential mineral found in various compounds and structures in the body, such as collagen, hormones, and immunoglobulins (proteins with antibody activity). Some of sulfur's functions in the body are maintaining cell membrane flexibility and permeability which allows for
exchange of nutrients into and toxins out of the cell, maintenance of proper connective tissue function, and formation of collagen.
Sulfur deficiencies have been associated with slow wound healing, immune system dysfunction, poor skin health, and degenerative joint conditions. It is very beneficial against pain associated with inflammation and disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Methylsulfonylmethane is an analgesic agent, and provides raw materials to create new cells, enhancing the rebuilding and restoration of joints and connective tissue. The concentration of methylsulfonylmethane in the body can be reduced through the normal aging process and stress.
Vitamin C is required for the synthesis of collagen. It is essential for the conversion of the amino acid proline to hydroxyproline which is essential for the structure of healthy, newly formed collagen. This reaction is very important to the formation and stabilization of collagen. Without adequate Vitamin C, collagen can not be produced. Vitamin C is also required for the production of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) as well. As an antioxidant, Vitamin C protects collagen from tissue damage caused by free radicals.
Brewer's Yeast is a highly nutritious food that is one of the best sources of B vitamins and iron. Its natural meaty taste makes it an exceptionally good flavoring agent which dogs like. Brewer's Yeast contains 16 amino acids, 14 minerals and 13 vitamins and is especially helpful in preventing heart problems, protecting the liver, and strengthening the immune system. It contains one of the best sources of RNA, a nucleic acid that improves skin health and reduces the stress of aging.
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