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A chondroitin, as the sulfate, is a component of bamacan, a proteoglycan (sugar-protein conjugate) that comprises some membranes. [1] Condroitin is a chondrin derivative. [2]
Types include:
Chondroitin as a supplement is now commonly used (often in combination with glucosamine) in treating the joint disease of osteoarthritis. [3] In contrast to the symptomatic treatments, chondroitin can modify the progression of a disease process in the patient which it can be used as an alternative medicine. [3] Chondroitin's effect toward the articular cartilage integrity as it is part of the proteoglycan molecules. [4] The cartilage proteoglycan synthesis can speed up as chondroitin is going through the pathway of the alimentary canal. [4] Research has been conducted to show the effectiveness of chondroitin and results indicate that it helps to manage pain in knee and hip, slow down the progression and also recovery. [5] However, the effectiveness of the drugs is still doubtful. [4]