Both Glucosamine and Chondroitin are found naturally in the body and they help to maintain the smooth working of the body's joints and connective tissue.
 
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) is important for the growth and maintenance of healthy bones, teeth, gums, ligaments, blood vessels and in the response of the immune system to infection; and in wound healing.

Manganese causes some enzymes to activate so they begin to work. It is also essential for the formation of certain enzymes, one of which is superoxide dismutase, a powerful antioxidant enzyme that neutralises potentially damaging free radicals. Manganese is not an ‘essential’ mineral, as the body can (to some extent) substitute other minerals for it if not present in the body.