AQUEOUS CHONDROPROTECTIVE COMPOSITIONS HAVING DEFINED PH LIMITATIONS FOR EFFICACIOUS DELIVERY

摘要

The present invention is directed to compositions which are useful for promoting one or more health benefits including, for example, promoting joint health, bone health, cardiac health, and/or anti-inflammation. The present invention is further directed to kits comprising the compositions and methods of using the compositions and kits. In particular, the present invention is directed to compositions comprising: (a) a chondroprotective agent selected from the group consisting of aminosugars, aminosugar salts, and mixtures thereof; and (b) water; wherein the composition exhibits a pH from about 3 to about 5. The compositions are suitable for mammalian use. The invention also relates to kits comprising the present compositions and methods of administering to a mammal a composition as defined herein.