Chondroitin
Chondroitin Sulfate is often used along with glucosamine to treat osteoarthritis. It helps to rebuild and repair worn cartilage tissue, increasing lubrication and decreasing inflammation and pain in the joints.
The primary source for chondroitin supplements is from animal cartilage such as tracheas and bovine or shark cartilage. However, there is a move towards using vegan alternatives. Animal sourced choindroitin has been found to contain the toxin sodium hexametaphosphate.
Vegan choindroitin is produced through the fermentation of algal extracts or the biosynthesis of bacteria. Vegan versions have been proven to have a 43% higher bioavailability than chondroitin sourced from animals.