Ingredient Spotlight: Chondroitin Sulfate
Chondroitin: The Science of the Supplement
Chondroitin sulfate provides natural support for joints.
Chondroitin sulfate is a naturally occurring molecule found in the cartilage and connective tissues of people and animals. Chondroitin is the substance that enables cartilage to provide cushion to healthy joints, and it is what the body uses to make new cartilage. Chondroitin also serves a vital role in the maintenance of healthy skin & coat/fur. Chondroitin can be taken as a supplement to help maintain healthy cartilage, joint lubrication, and healthy skin, nails, and hair.*
Not all chondroitin is created equal
The chondroitin used in dietary supplements is extracted from the cartilage and connective tissues of animals. The most common animal sources are cow, pig, chicken, and shark. Chondroitin varies depending on the source, and scientists have separated it into three distinct classes: A, B, and C. This is important because chondroitin A has greater health benefits than B or C, and some animal sources have more chondroitin A than others. For instance, beef trachea cartilage (used by Springtime) has among the highest concentrations of chondroitin A. Conversely, some products on the market are labeled as 100% chondroitin but contain little to no chondroitin A, rendering them woefully ineffective.
The science of chondroitin
Chondroitin sulfate is one of six related substances called glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), which are also referred to as mucopolysaccharides. Adequate amounts of chondroitin are vital for normal joint function and maintenance as well as many of the body's normal self-healing mechanisms. Springtime uses chondroitin sulfate sources with high concentrations of chondroitin-A -- fully tested for potency, purity, and safety. Below you will find more information on Springtime products containing chondroitin:
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Longevity for Dogs
Helps maintain healthy joints, skin, digestion, and immune system. This blend also supports a normal detoxification process, which helps dogs defend against common environmental toxins.
Longevity is our strongest, most comprehensive supplement for dogs of all life stages. It can be especially beneficial to older, less active dogs. Longevity is the choice of "natural" breeders. Featuring a blend of 16 natural ingredients, including bee pollen, spirulina, chondroitin sulfate, MSM, vitamin C, glucosamine, hyaluronic acid, manganese and more.
Powerful supplement blend, including chondroitin, MSM, glucosamine HCl, spirulina, and bee pollen, in a powder formula, to support multiple health functions. -
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Fresh Factors® for Dogs
Our best selling chewable for dogs of all ages. Fresh Factors supports healthy joints, skin, digestion, and energy levels.
Natural support with chondroitin, bee pollen, active yeast culture, kelp, desiccated beef liver, and biotin.
Fresh Factors are tasty chewables that support healthy joints, coat, and digestion with natural ingredients, including chondroitin sulfate, bee pollen, yeast culture, kelp, biotin, and beef liver. -
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Joint Health Chewables for Dogs
Powerful hip and joint supplement for dogs of all ages.
Convenient chewable tablet with superior joint lubricants to support healthy hip and joint function, help with occasional stiffness associated with aging, and maintain cartilage, ligament, and tendon health. Powerful ingredients: chondroitin sulfate, MSM, glucosamine, hyaluronic acid, and manganese.
Convenient chewable tablet supports healthy hip and joint function with the popular ingredients chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine HCl and MSM. -
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The Combo for Dogs
An economical combination of two of our best-selling dog supplements - Buying Fresh Factors® + Joint Health Chewables = The Combo for Dogs
Combining Fresh Factors® and our new & improved Joint Health Chewables gives dogs a powerful one-two punch for life-long health. They get Fresh Factors® for supporting healthy skin, digestion, and joints, plus Joint Health Chewables, now with added hyaluronic acid and manganese, to keep their joints lubricated, flexible, and healthy. Using these dog supplements together works great.
An economical combination of two of our best products: Fresh Factors for wide-spectrum nutrition, plus Joint Health Chewables to support joint health. -
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Advanced Hip & Joint Chewables for Dogs
A chewable dog supplement that supports the body's normal inflammatory response. For mild discomfort associated with aging, it offers dog hip joint support.
When your dog says "ouch," Springtime Advanced Hip & Joint Chewables for dogs are the answer. Boswellia extract is especially good for easing discomfort associated with aging, maintaining mobility, and post-exercise recovery. Combined with a generous dose of chondroitin sulfate and other high-grade ingredients, such as MSM and glucosamine, for overall joint health.
Chewable tablets with chondroitin sulfate, MSM, and glucosamine HCl for healthy joint support, and boswellia for easing discomfort & promoting mobility. -
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Advanced Hip & Joint Formula for Dogs
This formula is the powdered version of our Advanced Hip & Joint Chewables. Known to help joints stay lubricated, support a normal inflammatory response, and ease discomfort.
Powdered formula made with chondroitin sulfate, MSM, and glucosamine for healthy joint support, and boswellia for comfort and mobility. Excellent for aging dogs.
Powdered formula with chondroitin sulfate, MSM, and glucosamine HCl for healthy joint support, and boswellia for comfort & mobility. -
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J-Flex Concentrate for Dogs & Cats
The finest chondroitin sulfate promotes joint and cartilage health.
J-Flex is an economical, single-ingredient supplement to support healthy joints and cartilage and to maintain a normal inflammatory response.
J-Flex is an economical, single-ingredient supplement to support healthy joints and cartilage and to maintain a normal inflammatory response. -
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Joint Health Comfort + for Horses
Powdered formula made with ingredients known to help joints stay lubricated, support a normal inflammatory response, and ease discomfort.
Made with high-quality chondroitin sulfate, MSM, and glucosamine HCl for healthy joint support, and boswellia serrata for comfort and mobility. Superior joint lubricants help with occasional stiffness associated with aging and post strenuous activity discomfort.
Powdered horse joint health formula with chondroitin sulfate, MSM, and glucosamine HCl for healthy joint support, and boswellia serrata for comfort and mobility. -
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J-Flex Concentrate for Horses
The finest chondroitin sulfate promotes joint and cartilage health.
An economical, single-ingredient product to support healthy joints and cartilage and to maintain a normal inflammatory response.
An economical, single-ingredient supplement to support healthy joints and cartilage and to maintain a normal inflammatory response. -
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Joint Health Wafers
Tableted joint health product that is easy to give and convenient for travel.
Powerful joint health supplement with chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine, MSM, and vitamin C, along with carrot powder for easy administration.
Powerful joint health supplement with chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine, MSM, and vitamin C, along with real carrot flavor for easy administration. -
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Performance Paste
Pre-event paste supports focus, oxygenation, energy, and stamina for "best day" performance for horses.
Perfect pre-event paste for "best day" performance. Helps to boost energy, stamina and oxygenation; cartilage and capillary health; joint lubrication and calm, focused demeanor. Time tested winner.
Pre-event paste supports oxygenation, energy, and stamina for "best day" performance for horses.QUANITITY $/TUBE TOTAL 1 tube $18.25 $18.25 6 tubes $18.25 $109.50 12 tubes $16.36 $196.32 24 tubes $14.53 $348.72 -
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Joint Health Capsules
Supports the body's normal inflammatory response.
Contains chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine, MSM and vitamin C to support healthy joints and a healthy inflammation response, such as one might normally experience after rigorous activity or with healthy aging.*
Contains chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine, MSM and vitamin C to support healthy joints and a healthy inflammation response, such as one might normally experience after rigorous activity or with healthy aging.* -
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Cartilage Concentrate
Pure chondroitin for joint health.*
Pure chondroitin sulfate helps support healthy cartilage and joint tissue, and a healthy normal inflammatory response*
Pure chondroitin for joint health.* -
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Tonic Blend
Powerful adaptogens strengthen resistance to physical & emotional stress.
A great way to add natural antioxidants & adaptogens into your diet to help the body's processes function normally during physical and emotional stress.*
A great way to add natural antioxidants & adaptogens into your diet to help the body's processes function normally during physical and emotional stress.* -
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Joint Health OA + for Dogs
Powdered formula made with Optimal Amounts of joint specific ingredients known to help support all the structures in a joint.
Chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine, and MSM work to support healthy hips and joints. Plus, hyaluronic acid helps maintain joint lubrication and manganese promotes bone health.
Powdered formula made with Optimal Amounts of joint specific ingredients known to help support all the structures in a joint. -
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Joint Health OA + for Horses
Powdered formula made with Optimal Amounts of joint specific ingredients known to help support all the structures in a joint.
Chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine, and MSM work to support healthy hips and joints. Plus, hyaluronic acid helps maintain joint lubrication and manganese promotes bone health.
Powdered formula made with Optimal Amounts of joint specific ingredients known to help support all the structures in a joint. -
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Longevity + Skin & Coat Oil
Starter KitPowder & Oil
Longevity is our strongest, most comprehensive supplement for dogs of all life stages. Pairing with Skin & Coat Oil will help your dog look and feel great!
Powerful Pair! Longevity, our most comprehensive supplement for dogs, together with Skin & Coat Oil, will have your dogs looking and feeling their best. -
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Fresh Factors® + Skin & Coat Oil
Starter KitChewable & Oil
Our best selling chewable, Fresh Factors, paired with Skin & Coat Oil will help dogs of all ages look and feel their best!
Customer favorite! Fresh Factors, our best selling chewable for dogs, together with Skin & Coat Oil, provides support for healthy joints, digestion, energy, coat, and more. -
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Joint Health Chewables + Skin & Coat Oil
Starter KitChewable & Oil
Joint Health Chewables offers powerful hip and joint support in a convenient tablet. Plus, Skin & Coat Oil helps maintain skin health and a brilliant coat.
Choose Joint Health Chewables for superior hip and joint support, plus, Skin & Coat Oil to help maintain skin health and a soft, brilliant, weatherproof coat. -
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Fresh Factors® + Joint Health Chewables + Spirulina Chewables
Starter KitChewable Tablets
This powerful trio packs a punch! Our 2 best selling chewables, Fresh Factors and Joint Health Chews, are great for supporting healthy hip and joint function, digestion, skin, energy and more. Add Spirulina Chewables to support immune, circulatory, and detoxifying systems.
Powerful trio packs a punch! Our 2 best selling chewables, Fresh Factors and Joint Health Chews, are great for supporting healthy hip and joint function, digestion, skin, energy and more. Add Spirulina Chewables for immune support.