Chondroitin vs. Chondromucoid

Chondroitinnoun

(biochemistry) Any of a range of mucopolysaccharides, derived from galactosamine and glucuronic acid, that occur in cartilage and bone.

Chondromucoidnoun

The combination of chondroitin sulfate and collagen fibres that gives cartilage its resilience and flexibility.

Chondroitin

A chondroitin is a chondrin derivative.Types include: Chondroitin sulfate Dermatan sulfateChondroitin as a supplement is now commonly used in treating the joint disease of osteoarthritis as well as glucosamine. In contrast to the symptomatic treatments, chondroitin can modify the progression of a disease process in the patient which it can be used as an alternative medicine.