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Hydrolyzed Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Hydrolyzed Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Low concern
Chondroitin sulfate is a widely used joint-health supplement with a generally favorable safety profile. Hydrolyzed form is used in cosmetics.
Found in
12 products
What it is
Enzymatically or acid-hydrolyzed sodium salt of chondroitin sulfate, a sulfated glycosaminoglycan typically derived from animal cartilage.
Cosmetic skin-conditioning agent; supplement ingredient.
Why it's flagged
- may interact with anticoagulants
- potential allergen for shellfish-sourced products
What regulators actually say
"Chondroitin sulfate is sold as a dietary supplement in the United States, often combined with glucosamine, for joint health."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Marketed as a dietary supplement under DSHEA; not a conventional food additive
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as a food supplement; specific EU conditions apply
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