"Existing cartilage" refers to cartilage that is already present in a person's body.
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# 1 Veterinarian recommended joint health supplement Cosequin helps support and maintain the health of your cat?s joints and cartilage and can also help support urinary bladder health Supports cartilage production and protects
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His major concern: that carbon nanotubes may not be biologically compatible
with existing cartilage tissue in the joint.
Cosequin is said to stimulate new cartilage growth, and to protect against the breakdown
of existing cartilage.
Research has shown adding glucosamine sulfate in the form of a dietary supplement is an effective treatment for reducing the pain associated with certain types of osteoarthritis and
strengthening existing cartilage.
Healthy articular (joint) cartilage is crucial to joint utility.Cosequin helps support cartilage production and protect
existing cartilage from breakdown.
He notes that nanotubes would adhere well to
existing cartilage.
Its use in Cosequin helps build up more molecules to support, and create, new molecules within
the existing cartilage, therefore strengthening your dog's joints.