Chondroitin sulfate is an important component of connective tissue and is present in fish, mammalian and bird cartilage. As an acidic polysaccharide, chondroitin sulfate is composed of chondroitin sulphate A, C and various chondroitin sulfate. In cartilage, chondroitin sulfate assists in providing texture, elasticity and moisture binding.

Usually, shark cartilage contains mainly chondroitin-6-sulphate (also referred to as CSC) and bovine, porcine and chicken cartilages contain mainly chondroitin-4-sulphate (also referred to as CSA).

We can manufacture different content of chondroitin sulfate from shark, bovine, porcine and chicken cartilage and the product can comply with USP and customers' special specifications.

Usage:  Chondroitin sulfate has many different pharmaceutical, dietary supplements, cosmetic  and veterinary uses.

In the pharmaceutical industry it is used in a wide variety of anti-rheumatic and anti-inflammatory products. It is also used in a range of different ophthalmic products ranging from eye drops to surgical solutions.

In the dietary supplement industry, chondroitin sulfate has found various uses ranging from the treatment of arthritis to the preservation of eyesight. It is used in both capsules and functional drinks.