Chondroitin
{{ safesubst:#invoke:Unsubst||date=__DATE__ |$B= Template:Ambox }} Template:Short description A chondroitin, as the sulfate, is a component of bamacan, a proteoglycan (sugar-protein conjugate) that comprises some membranes.<ref>Template:Cite journal</ref> Condroitin is a chondrin derivative.<ref>Template:MeshName</ref>
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Chondroitin as a supplement is now commonly used (often in combination with glucosamine) in treating the joint disease of osteoarthritis.<ref name=":0">Template:Cite journal</ref> 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.<ref name=":0" /> Chondroitin's effect toward the articular cartilage integrity as it is part of the proteoglycan molecules.<ref name=":1">Template:Cite journal</ref> The cartilage proteoglycan synthesis can speed up as chondroitin is going through the pathway of the alimentary canal.<ref name=":1" /> 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.<ref>Template:Cite journal</ref> However, the effectiveness of the drugs is still doubtful.<ref name=":1" />