01/11/2020
What is in the vial?
Summit is simply chondroitin 4 sulfate (C4S), suspended in sterile water. Summit was originally developed to use in human ocular lens transplant surgeries. Summit is the purest form of C4S available. Unlike other products, it has had all heparins and other potentially damaging molecules removed from the single C4S molecule. Summit is an all-natural product, not a synthetic created in the lab, nor polysulfated. Summit has an incredibly low molecular weight, and its small size allows it to pe*****te barriers in the body, like joint capsules, much easier than other products. A large percentage of the molecules that make up tissues in the joints is C4S. Replenishing these structures with nature’s version of this important molecule, instead of synthetic lab creations that are over 100x the molecular weight, is of great benefit.
What is the name of the drug that was originally developed for use in human corneal transplant surgeries, was it FDA approved? Why is it no longer produced?
Condranol, licensed by Allergan Pharmaceuticals, to my understanding they began using a synthetic compound.
What is Chondroitin Sulfate?
Chondroitin Sulfate is a sulfated glycosaminoglycan that serves as an important structural component in cartilage. Chondroitin Sulfate helps maintain normal healthy cartilage and joint function.
What is the source of the all natural chondroitin 4?
The source is pure bovine trachea. No other molecules are added to the structure.
What is the molecular weight of Summit v Adequan?
Summit – low molecular weight of 467 Daltons.
Adequan – 3,000 – 14,000 Daltons.
The low molecular weight, and small size allows the product to pe*****te barriers in the body (ie: joint capsules) resulting in a higher degree of bioavailability. Also not being a feed through supplement helps it from getting lost in the digestive process.
As a comparison, Cosequin ASU contains TRH122®* low molecular weight chondroitin sulfate, along with avocado/soybean unsaponifiables (ASU), MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), FCHG49®* glucosamine hydrochloride.
