This advanced, shellfishfree formulation provides the key raw material for cartilage supportthese supplements stimulate the production of new cartilage components, the supplements may be able to help the body repair damaged cartilage. Msm has shown benefits for a range of health problems including arthritis, muscle and joint pain. Msm has shown promise in the inhibition of pain impulses along nerve fibers, analgesia, lessening of inflammation, increasing blood supply, reducing muscle spasms, and softening of scar tissue. This advanced formulation provides key raw materials for collagen support.unlike some glucosamine products this formula is suitable for those with sea food allergies because the glucosamine is derived from vegetarian sources