An alternating chain of sugars makes up the sulphated glycosaminoglycan known as chondroitin sulphate. It often appears as a proteoglycan linked to proteins. Over 100 different sugars can be found in a chondroitin chain, and different positions and amounts of sulfation can be applied to each sugar. Chondroitin Sulfate is a chemical found in human and animal cartilage. For osteoarthritis, it is frequently taken orally together with glucosamine or other substances. One of the components of cartilage is chondroitin sulphate.
Cataracts and osteoarthritis are treated with chondroitin sulphate. It is frequently combined with additional substances including glucosamine, hyaluronic acid, collagen peptides, or manganese ascorbate. By absorbing liquid, particularly water, into the connective tissue, chondroitin maintains the health of the cartilage. One of the top manufacturers and exporters of heparin for the pharmaceutical industry and drug discovery is SRO SRO Biochemicals.
