Vitabiotics Jointace Collagen Vitabiotics Jointace Collagen tablets contain a comprehensive formula specifically designed for those who wish to maintain joint health with particular focus on cartilage health through the added benefits of collagen. Collagen is a key structural protein in the connective tissues of the body including cartilage, bones, tendons, ligaments & skin. High grade type II Collagen helps maintain structural support & connectivity between cells & makes up 90% of the collagen found in articular cartilage. This differs from other types of collagen as it has higher levels of hydroxylysine. The ability of the chondrocytes (cells found in cartilage that produce & maintain the cartilage matrix) to produce type II collagen is largely dependant on having the right amino acids e.g. hydroxylysine available in the diet to build the protein chain. The high-grade type II collagen complex used in Jointace has been specially designed to improve absorption. Glucosamine sulphate is an important nutrient to help maintain healthy joints. The body's ability to manufacture it declines with age. However, whilst glucosamine sulphate plays an effective role in the production of collagen, the natural cushion in cartilage, it is only one factor in joint health. Jointace Collagen also included chondroitin, as it works synergistically with glucosamine to help renew & repair cartilage, & maintain the lubricating properties of fluids around the joints. Jointace Collagen contains a special high quality LMW (Low molecular weight) form of chondroitin. The combination of collagen, glucosamine & chondroitin is designed to help maintain cartilage & joint health, & gives unbeatable value by providing more than just glucosamine sulphate alone. Jointace Collagen tablets also provide ginger, an extract often used in joint health, together with vitamin C, an antioxidant & co-factor in the production of collagen. Formulated using scientific research & produced to high GMP quality standards.. No artificial colours. No gluten. No preservatives. No sugar. No salt or yeast. Not tested on animals. Nutritional Information Average per 2 Tablets% EC RDACollagen (Type II Complex)300mg-Glucosamine Sulphate 1000mg-Chondroitin Sulphate 100mg-Vitamin D20mcg 400 Vitamin E40mg 400 Vitamin C60mg 100 Folic Acid 400mcg 200 Vitamin B1220mcg 2000 Zinc 10mg 67 Manganese 4mg-Copper 1mg-Selenium 120mcg-Ginger Root Extract Equivalent to:80mg-Directions Take two tablets per day with your main meal. Swallow with a full glass of water or a cold drink & not tea or coffee as this may cause the tablets to disintegrate too early. Do not exceed the recommended intake. Do not take if you are allergic to shellfish. Diabetics & those using blood thinning medication (e.g. warfarin) should consult their doctor before using this product. Jointace Collagen tablets are recommended with a balanced diet, rich in fish oil. Ingredients Glucosamine sulphate (as potassium chloride), bulking agents: calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate & microcrystalline cellulose, tablet disintegrants: potato starch & polyvinylpyrrolidone, crodflex type 11 collagen, vitamin E (as DL-alpha tocopheryl acetate), tablet binder: polyvinylpyrrolidone, chondroitin sulphate sodium USP, vitamin C (ascorbic acid), tablet coating: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose & natural source colours (titanium dioxide, iron oxide), anti- caking agents: silicon dioxide, magnesium silicate & magnesium stearate, zinc sulphate, manganese sulphate, vitamin B12 (as cyancobalamin (carrier: dicalcium phosphate), ginger root extract, copper sulphate, vitamin D3 (as colecalciferol), folacin (as folic acid), sodium selenite.