Chondroitin Sulfate

A differentiator can be handy in crowded joint health market

20-Sep-2018 By Hank Schultz

Joint care as a subset of healthy aging will be a thriving market in the future. But it’s crowded and will place a premium on product differentiation, says one expert.

Glanbia Nutritionals signs exclusive US distribution agreement for Acujoint and Curowhite

01-Mar-2018 By Adi Menayang

Glanbia Nutritionals has signed a partnership with India-based Aurea Biolabs, a subsidiary of Plant Lipids, to distribute two of its ingredients in the US under Glanbia’s bioactive solutions portfolio.

Ethical Naturals takes center stage in contracting veggie glucosamine arena

17-Oct-2017 By Hank Schultz

The list of suppliers of vegetarian based glucosamine is shrinking with the news that a major supplier is withdrawing from the market.

Daily collagen supplementation may protect against cartilage loss for joint health, rodent study suggests

26-Jun-2017 By Adi Menayang

Daily oral consumption of hydrolysed type 1 collagen may protect joints with osteoarthritis from further cartilage loss, as well as deliver anti-inflammatory properties to injured joints, according to a new mouse study.

Gnosis gets FDA no objection GRAS for non-animal chondroitin

07-Apr-2017

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a letter of no objection for the GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status of Gnosis S.p.A.’s Mythocondro-branded non-animal chondroitin sulfate for use in foods and beverages.

Could glucosamine and chondroitin support a healthy colon?

07-Dec-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of glucosamine and chondroitin may support colon health via an anti-inflammatory mechanism, according to data from two big US cohorts.

New 'direct fermentation' vegan glucosamine hangs hat on supply chain transparency

29-Sep-2016 By Hank Schultz

A new vegan source of glucosamine is entering the market with the unveiling of GlucosaGreenDF, the first such ingredient made with what the supplier calls ‘direct fermentation.’ 

Gnosis to launch first non-animal chondroitin sulphate

05-Aug-2016 By Eliot Beer

Gnosis is preparing to launch what it claims is the first non-animal-derived chondroitin sulphate (CS) product, Mythocondro. It says this eliminates problems with adulteration and consistency.

Special edition: Bone & Joint Health

Are alternatives to glucosamine & chondroitin driving the joint health market?

22-Jun-2016 By Stephen Daniells

The category is reportedly growing, but established ingredients like glucosamine and chondroitin are declining as consumers look for alternatives. In this gallery, we will review the market, key ingredients, and some other key considerations for the joint...

Special edition: Bone & Joint Health

'Joint health is a strong, long-growing category': Opportunities for vegetarian glucosamine suppliers

21-Jun-2016 By Stephen Daniells

A rising tide lifts all boats: Dietary supplement consumer interest in vegetarian options is helping to drive growth in vegetarian glucosamine, says a leading supplier.

Special edition: Bone and joint health

Quality and transparency issues continue to dog shrinking chondroitin category

20-Jun-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Despite support from a prestigious Cochrane Review, many manufacturers to re-emphasize chondroitin and to use efficacious amounts in their supplements, says the President and CEO, Synutra Pure.

Consumers shortchanged as formulators cut chondroitin use, dosages, Synutra CEO says

15-Mar-2016 By Hank Schultz

The chondroitin market might be getting cleaner, but price issues mean that formulators are shaving down dosages, a major supplier says.

ENI gets non-GMO and Kosher certification for vegetable-source glucosamine

03-Dec-2015

GreenGrown, the vegetable-source glucosamine ingredient from ENI (Ethical Naturals Inc.), has certified non-GMO by Eurofins Scientific and certified kosher by Star-K.

Chondroitin sulfate may beat anti-inflammatory drugs for knee health support

10-Nov-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Daily supplements of chondroitin sulfate may be superior to celecoxib, a potent anti-inflammatory drug, for supporting knew joint health and delaying the progression of osteoarthritis, says a new study.

‘Gravely important’: AOAC approves chondroitin test method

24-Sep-2015 By Stephen Daniells

AOAC's Expert Review Panel for chondroitin has approved an eHPLC method for chondroitin, a move that has been welcomed by leading supplier Synutra Ingredients.

ENI licenses patent for vegetarian glucosamine process: We will be offering pricing advantages, says CEO

08-Sep-2015 By Stephen Daniells

ENI (Ethical Naturals Inc.) has signed a license agreement with ALS (Arkion Life Sciences) for the patents that employ a microbial fermentation process to produce N-acetyl glucosamine and glucosamine.

Chondroitin needs pharma-style control: Review

10-Jul-2015 By Shane STARLING

Joint health nutrient chondroitin varies greatly in safety and efficacy depending on its source and therefore needs greater regulation and standardisation, Canadian and Spanish researchers have said.

Glucosamine-chondroitin combination shows anti-inflammatory potential: RCT data

11-Mar-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

A combination of glucosamine hydrochloride and chondroitin sulfate may slash levels of C-reaction protein (CRP), a key biomarker of inflammation, says a new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study.

NIH survey of supplement use shows strong support for omega-3s, wavering commitment to joint ingredients and echinacea

24-Feb-2015 By Hank Schultz

A recently released survey by the National Institutes of Health showed significant shifts in how Americans were using dietary supplements in the years between 2007 and 2012.  Those shifts were ranged against results from earlier surveys done in 2002 and...

Synutra CEO: ‘We expect quicker adoption of validated chondroitin testing methods in light of NY AG actions’

20-Feb-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

The NY Attorney General's actions are forcing companies to think more deeply about their ingredient testing, which should lead to a faster adoption of effective testing protocols for insuring the purity of chondroitin ingredients, said the CEO of...

NBTY launches education campaign to revivify joint health category

13-Feb-2015 By Hank Schultz

Vitamin manufacturing giant NBTY has launched a effort to put a spring into the step of its venerable Osteo Bi-Flex brand with a marketing campaign to raise public awareness of joint health, a category that a recent study has shown to be declining.

Cochrane review should ‘end all the debates on chondroitin’s efficacy for osteoarthritis’

06-Feb-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Chondroitin sulfate is safe and efficacious for improving pain and functional capacity in people with osteoarthritis, says a new review from the prestigious Cochrane Collaboration.

Calcium fructoborate may boost effectiveness of glucosamine + chondroitin, says new study

07-Nov-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Combining calcium fructoborate with glucosamine and chondroitin may boost measure of joint health by about 25% compared with glucosamine and chondroitin alone, says a new study from VDF Futureceuticals.

UNPA recommends method to its members

Chondroitin testing protocol published in Journal of AOAC International

05-Nov-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Leading chondroitin sulfate supplier Synutra Ingredients has announced the publication of the ‘most effective testing protocols for insuring the purity of chondroitin ingredients’, with the UNPA moving quickly to advise its members to adopt the method.

Special Edition: Bone & Joint Health

Quality, efficacy help collagen ingredients gain traction in joint health market

19-Jun-2014 By Hank Schultz

Efficacy, quality and smaller dosage sizes are helping suppliers of collagen ingredients gain traction in the joint health marketplace. But suppliers agree that their ingredients occupy the thin edge of the wedge, and that commodity glucosamine and chondroitin...

Special edition: Bone & Joint Health

A declining global market but a rising interest in vegetable-sourced material: ‘Glucosamine is not going to fade away,’ says ENI CEO

19-Jun-2014 By Stephen Daniells

The emergence of multiple scientifically-supported joint health ingredients and increased consumer interest in sourcing is driving a downturn for glucosamine, but vegetable sourced versions are on the rise, says the CEO of Ethical Naturals Inc.

‘Exciting implications for knee joints’: Glucosamine plus chondroitin may reduce joint space narrowing

19-Feb-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Two years of daily supplementation with a combination of glucosamine and a low molecular weight chondroitin sulfate may significantly reduce joint space narrowing in the knee, says a new study from the University of Sydney, Australia.

TFX Health places supplement on GNC shelves, boosting demand for Interhealth's UC-II ingredient

24-Oct-2013 By Hank Schultz

Interhealth Nutraceuticals has gotten another boost for its UC-II joint health ingredient as a major customer, TFX Health LLC, has placed its supplement on GNC stores shelves nationwide.

Synutra Ingredients promises to clean up chondroitin supply

10-May-2013 By Stephen Daniells

Concerns about chondroitin sources and adulteration are being tackled head on by Synutra Ingredients, which is offering ‘adulterant-free branded chondroitin products with guaranteed source traceability’, said the company’s president. 

ESM's NEM ingredient gets nationwide distribution with Jamieson joint care supplement launch

05-Apr-2013 By Hank Schultz

ESM Technologies has scored a big win with a nationwide launch by Jamieson Laboratories of a joint care product that uses its patented NEM eggshell membrane ingredient.

BioCell Collagen may slash joint health pain: RCT data

18-Apr-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of BioCell Technology’s collagen-rich cartilage extract may reduce pain and other symptoms of osteoarthritis, suggest results from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Quercetin-glucosamine-chondroitin mix shows joint health potential

20-Feb-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Combining quercetin with the established joint health ingredients glucosamine and chondroitin may reduce symptoms of osteoarthritis, suggests new data from Japan.

Cargill shores up its IP in vegetarian glucosamine market with new US patent

12-Oct-2011 By Elaine Watson

Cargill has further solidified its position in the vegetarian glucosamine market after being granted another patent to protect the latest improvements to its shellfish-free joint health ingredient and production process.

Dispatches from ADA Conference 2011

Cargill: The earlier the better for glucosamine supplementation as focus shifts to healthy cartilage

30-Sep-2011 By Elaine Watson

A shift in thinking about glucosamine - supported by new clinical research on healthy (pain-free) joints - could help revitalize the flagging joint health supplement market and give food manufacturers the hard evidence they need to create a new breed...

Chondroitin sulfate eases stiffness caused by osteoarthritis: FACTS

08-Sep-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of chondroitin sulfate may ease pain associated with osteoarthritis in the hand and reduce stiffness in the morning, according to results of the Finger osteoArthritis Chondroitin Treatment Study (FACTS).

Science of joint health ingredients ‘inconclusive’, says review

10-May-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Certain joint health supplements may offer benefits but only under certain conditions and specific doses, but there are no such question marks over safety, says a new review from Asia.

Chondroitin remains one of ‘most adulterated supplements in the market’

19-Apr-2011 By Elaine Watson

Chondroitin remains one of the most adulterated dietary supplements on the shelf despite attempts by responsible companies to tackle the problem, according to a leading analytical testing firm.

BioCell collagen gains GRAS

29-Oct-2010 By Jess Halliday

BioCell Technology’s collagen ingredient for joints and skin has received generally recognised as safe status from an independent panel following assessment on safety and toxicology and also good manufacturing practices (GMPs).

Meta-analysis dismisses benefits of glucosamine, chondroitin

17-Sep-2010 By Stephen Daniells

Glucosamine and chondroitin, two of the biggest hitters in the joint health segment, do not work for reducing joint pain or impact the narrowing of joint space, says a new meta-analysis.

Glucosamine fails to ease lower back pain: Study

07-Jul-2010 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of the joint health ingredient glucosamine sulfate may not reduce measures of pain in the lower back, says a new study.

Self-Affirmed GRAS status for glucosamine joint health product

28-Apr-2010 By Mike Stones

TSI Health Sciences, the Montana-based producer of supplement grade glucosamine and chondroitin, has announced self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status for its joint health product Pureflex for use in conventional foods and beverages.

Special edition: joint health

Regulation: Joint sales not hurt by health claim hole

21-Apr-2010 By Shane Starling

The joint health space is in good shape in most markets globally with (mostly supplement) sales sitting at about $2bn.

Special edition: Joint health

Science: The benefits of glucosamine and omega-3

19-Apr-2010 By Stephen Daniells

In the third part of our series on joint health, we look at the sometimes conflicting but always burgeoning science behind the ingredients.

Special edition: joint health

Supply: Joining the glucosamine supply gaps

16-Apr-2010 By Shane Starling

In the second part of this NutraIngredients focus on joint health, we analyse the elbow work going on in the supply channel.

Valensa signs joint health ingredient agreement

19-Feb-2010

Valensa is taking the next steps in its joint health program by licensing BiovaFlex egg shell membrane ingredient for use in proprietary formulated joint health products.

Collagen ingredient better than glucosamine for joint health?

29-Oct-2009 By Stephen Daniells

A patented collagen ingredient may be twice as effective as glucosamine and chondroitin for joint health, according to results of randomized, double-blind study.

Men need joint health products, says report

04-Sep-2009 By Lorraine Heller

Targeting men with products for bone and joint health could be a way to grow market share in an increasingly competitive environment, suggests new research from market analyst Frost & Sullivan.

Eggshell membrane may outperform glucosamine for joint health

12-Aug-2009 By Stephen Daniells

Extracts from the membrane of an eggshell may improve the symptoms of osteoarthritis, and offer an alternative to glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate, suggest new findings.

AIDP collagen patent promises bone health benefits

06-Aug-2009 By Shane Starling

Californian-based supplier, AIDP, has won a US patent for a method of manufacturing mineral collagen it says can increase the body's ability to consume minerals such as calcium and magnesium when formulated together.

US glucosamine grows slow, lags global sales

02-Mar-2009 By Lorraine Heller

Glucosamine supplements in the US have steadily grown in popularity over the past five years, although the market still lags behind overall global sales increases, reveals new data.