Chondroitin sulfate powder

What is chondroitin sulfate powder?

Chondroitin sulfate powder has a white powdery appearance, is odorless and tasteless, is easily soluble in water, is insoluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, acetone, and glacial acetic acid, expands rapidly when exposed to water, is unstable to heat, and needs to be sealed and stored away from light. It is an acidic mucopolysaccharide extracted and purified from animal cartilage tissue. It has different structures such as A, C, D, E, H and K. Chondroitin sulfate in nature is mostly found in animal cartilage, larynx, nasal bone (41% in pigs), cattle, horse diaphragm and trachea (36%-39%), and other tissues such as leg bones, ligaments, skin, cornea, etc. It is very rich in fish cartilage, such as 50%-60% in shark bones, and very little in connective tissue. It is a type of glycosaminoglycan that is covalently linked to protein to form proteoglycans. It is widely distributed in the extracellular matrix and cell surface of animal tissues. The sugar chain is composed of alternating glucuronic acid and N-acetylgalactosamine, and is connected to the serine residue of the core protein through a sugar-like linking region. Although the main chain structure of the polysaccharide is not complicated, it is highly heterogeneous in terms of the degree of sulfation, sulfate groups and the distribution of two different isomeric uronic acids in the chain. Its fine structure determines the specificity of function and interaction with various protein molecules.
It is one of the main components of the extracellular matrix in connective tissue, and can form covalent bonds with core proteins to form proteoglycans. Chondroitin sulfate in the body can provide cartilage with the ability to resist mechanical compression. In addition, it plays an important role in the signal transmission process in the nervous system. It also has the effect of increasing the activity of the central nervous system.

Pharmacological effects:

1. Protect joint health
It slows down the degeneration of cartilage by promoting the synthesis of cartilage matrix and inhibiting the activity of cartilage decomposing enzymes. It is an important auxiliary treatment component for patients with osteoarthritis.
2. Anti-inflammatory effect
It can inhibit the release of inflammatory factors (such as TNF-α, IL-6), thereby relieving joint inflammation, pain and swelling.
3. Improve cartilage elasticity and lubricity
It has good water absorption, can increase the viscosity of synovial fluid, improve joint lubricity, and reduce joint friction.
4. Support skin health
Due to its excellent water retention and anti-inflammatory properties, it is also used in anti-aging skin care products to improve skin elasticity and moisturizing properties.
5. Cardiovascular protection
Studies have shown that it has a certain preventive effect on diseases such as arteriosclerosis and dyslipidemia.
Supplementing chondroitin sulfate has significant benefits for joint health, and its main function is to promote the increase of synovial fluid. The increase in synovial fluid not only improves the lubrication of the joints, but also acts as a buffer, thereby reducing further damage to the articular cartilage. At the same time, synovial fluid can also improve the nutritional supply of articular cartilage. Since articular cartilage lacks direct blood supply, the oxygen and nutrients it needs, as well as the discharge of waste, all rely on the transportation of synovial fluid. In addition, it can inhibit enzymes that destroy cartilage, including collagenase, elastase and cathepsin, effectively reduce the decomposition and destruction of cartilage, and play a protective role.

Market prospects:

1. Health care product market
It is one of the world's best-selling joint health ingredients, and together with glucosamine and hyaluronic acid, it constitutes the "three treasures of joints". With the aging of the population, the prevalence of diseases such as osteoarthritis has increased year by year, and the market demand for chondroitin sulfate continues to grow.
2. Pharmaceutical market
The effect of chondroitin sulfate in treating diseases such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis has been widely recognized, and many countries have used it as the main ingredient of prescription or over-the-counter drugs.
3. Cosmetics and functional foods
Its antioxidant and moisturizing properties have attracted much attention in the beauty and food fields, especially in high-end skin care products and functional foods.
4. Market size
According to market research, the global market size has exceeded US$1 billion in 2023 and is expected to continue to expand at a compound growth rate of 6% in the next five years, especially in the Asia-Pacific region and North America. The market demand is the strongest.
For many years, it has been used as a slow-acting drug for the treatment of osteoarthritis to relieve pain and improve function, and to improve the disease by limiting the loss of cartilage volume and the progression of joint space narrowing.
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The therapeutic effect may depend on many variables, such as source, purity, and by-product contamination. Another source of confusion may be related to the fact that CS is often used in combination with glucosamine, which makes it challenging to isolate the specific contribution of chondroitin to the treatment outcome.

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