Jointagen™ III represents the most advanced in the Jointagen™ line of products. It is designed to target the older dog or dogs that rquire maximum support. BioCell Collagen II™* is a multi-functional, patented ingredient for joint, skin, and vascular health. BioCell Collagen II™ is made from 100% pure hydrolyzed chicken sternum cartilage, thereby providing high bioavailability and purity. BioCell Collagen II™ naturally contains a minimum of 20% depolymerized Chondroitin Sulfate (dCA), a form of Chondroitin Sulfate that is absorbed up to 5 times better than bovine-derived materials. BioCell Collagen II™ is naturally rich in Hyaluronic Acid (HA) and Cartilage Matrix Glycoprotein (CMGP) which help protect the cartilage from breakdown and aid cartilage synthesis. Applications for Chicken Collegen Type II as a nutritional supplement are found in BioCell's United States Patent #6,025,327. The unique benefits of Jointagen™ III are due to the combination of Chicken Collagen II with Glucosamine HCl, Methylsulfonylmethane, and Manganese. Jointagen™ III provides maximum nutritional support with the addition of Vitamin C and the herbal components Curcumin and Boswellic Acids. Each chewable tablet contains 300 mg Chicken Collagen Type II (BioCell Collagen II™) yielding 60 mg Chondroitin Sulfate, 20 mg Hyaluronic Acid, 500 mg Glucosamine HCl, 1000 mg Methylsulfonylmethane, 20 mg Manganese AA Chelate, 50 mg Boswellic Acids (from Boswellia serrata), 50 mg Curcumin (from Curcuma longa), 50 mg Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), 1200 mg Brewer's Yeast. Other ingredients: Natural Chicken Flavor, Stearic Acid. Initial: (4-6 weeks) Up to 15 lbs: 1/2 tablet daily 16-30 lbs: 1 tablet daily 31-60 lbs: 2 tablets daily 61-100 lbs: 3 tablets daily over 100 lbs: 4 tablets daily Maintenance: (After initial period of 4 to 6 weeks) Under 15 lbs, give 1/2 tablet every other day. Under 60 lbs, daily feeding can be lowered by 1/2 tablet per month. Over 60 lbs, daily feeding can be lowered by 1 tablet per month. If feeding is more than 1 tablet, divide between AM and PM. Tablet may be crumbled onto food or given as a delicious treat.
