Glucosamine promotes joint health and nutritionally works to promote the structural framework of healthy joints. Glucosamine and chondroitin both provide the essential building material glycosaminoglycans which are required for healthy cartilage formation, promoting mobility, range of motion, flexibility and easing of occasional joint stress due to exercise or physical activity. Vitamin C is a precursor of collagen, which is a building block of tendons and ligaments. Manganese plays a role in the production of healthy cartilage compounds.

Calcium, Magnesium and Zinc are vital nutrients for general health, Calcium is necessary to maintain healthy bones and teeth as well as nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction. Magnesium is also a component of bones and teeth, but also participates in numerous enzymatic reactions in the body and is intended to provide nutritive support for normal, healthy heart, muscle, nerve and circulatory function. Zinc is involved in over 100 enzymatic reactions in the body and plays an important role in immune system function and is vital for the normal structure of cell membranes.

• Full Range Amino Acid Chelate
• The Zinc in this highly advanced product is reacted with amino acids derived from whole rice concentrate rather than ordinary soy, yeast, or milk protein, which are commonly used to chelate minerals. This special rice concentrate used by Solaray® is approximately seven times higher in amino acid content than ordinary rice and has a better essential amino acid profile than soy. Pumpkin seeds are added as a natural source of Zinc.

Zinc and copper share similar functions in the body. Both minerals are necessary for the development of the enzymes superoxide dismutase, an important antioxidant. A proper zinc to copper ratio is also important for healthy lipoprotein and cholesterol levels. The zinc and copper amino acid chelates in this product are derived from whole rice concentrate rather than ordinary soy, yeast or milk which are commonly used to chelate minerals.