arthritis

A healthy cartilage needs 3 things --
Water for hydration, lubrication & nourishment.
Proteoglycans to attract & hold water.
Collagen to keep Proteoglycans securely in place.
Proteoglycans are water attracting molecules & hold water in them to lubricate & nourish the cartilage.
Without these water attracting molecules, the cartilage losses its ability to absorb shock.
As a result of dried cartilage leads to joint degeneration.

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