Providing quality glucosamine and chondroitin powder products and information:

Osteoarthritis can cause pain and stiffness in nearly all joints of the body including: the neck, back, hands, wrists, ankles and knees. Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen have been used to temporarily relieve arthritis pain. However, many experts believe that the long term use of NSAIDs can actually harm joint cartilage.

In Europe, glucosamine is often prescribed for individuals suffering from arthritis. Not only does its use result in a reduction of joint-arthritis pain, recent studies have shown that glucosamine can rebuild cartilage, and/or prevent its deterioration.

Many medical professionals, such as Dr. Theoasakis believe that both glucosamine and chondroitin (another natural product) are essential for the successful treatment of osteoarthritis. Therefore products designed to combat the effects of arthritis use a combination of these ingredients.

In the United States glucosamine and chondroitin are classified as dietary supplements, and therefore, are not regulated. This has resulted in glucosamine powder products being marketed mainly on the basis of price rather than quality.

Giriko, however, believes that it has a moral duty to use only the highest quality glucosamine, MSM (methylsulfonyl methane), and chondroitin in its powder products. Despite the use of superior ingredients, Giriko also feels obliged to offer its supplements at affordable prices.

Since many people suffering from osteoarthritis also suffer from dysphasia,(difficulty in swallowing) Giriko has designed its products in powder form. These powders (flavored or unflavored) can be mixed with water or other liquids (juices, teas colas) to form pleasant tasting drinks. The fact that they are swallowed in liquid form offers superior absorption over those products taken as pills or capsules.