Sulphate of glucosamine is the precursor of numerous cartilage elements. It is extracted from chitin (shells of crabs, oysters and shrimps) and occurs in the form of tablets or capsules, often combined with chondroitin sulfate.
Ginseng is a perennial herbaceous plant. Dietary supplements are obtained from American or Asian ginseng; Siberian ginseng does not contain components that can be active in 2 forms used in supplements.
The root of ginger is extracted and fed in the form of a tablet; the active ingredients include gingerols (which give ginger its smell and flavor) and shogaol.
Fish oil can be extracted directly or concentrated and placed in the shape of a capsule. Its active components are co-3 fatty acids [eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)].
Pyrethrum is a dense, perennial herb. Parthenolide and glycosides are believed to be the components responsible for the anti-inflammatory effects attributed to it and the muscle relaxant effects on smooth muscles.
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a steroid produced by the adrenal gland and is a precursor of estrogens and androgens. The effects of its effect on the body are similar to the effects of testosterone.
Phosphocreatine (creatine) is a substance that accumulates in muscles; it supplies phosphate to ATP and, thus, quickly restores ATP during anaerobic muscle contraction.
