A lot of people have been asking us about the ingredients that make up our Joint Re-Leaf Dog Joint supplement, and with good reason. You want to make sure you’re giving your dog the very best, and you want to understand exactly what it is and how it will help them. We thought it would be helpful if we took some time over the next few weeks to dig in to the most important ingredients in our supplements and tell you what they are and how they work!

This week we wanted to talk about Chondroitin, one of the main ingredients in Joint Re-Leaf. Chondroitin is a molecule that occurs naturally in our bodies, and is a major component of our cartilage. When it starts to run short, cartilage is less able to absorb fluid and is more likely to fall prey to enzymes that will break it down.  Many people take it in conjunction with glucosamine to help treat osteoarthritis.

Chondroitin is manufactured from all natural sources, in particular, it can be made from beef cartilage. It can also be synthetically developed. It’s free of side effects, but of course do not go over dosage recommendations.  With steady use, chondroitin can help increase lubrication in your dog’s joints, resulting in improved movement and reduced pain.

We’re proud to use only the very best chondroitin in our products!