The first fully plant-based MSM-glucosamine-chondroitin formula

MSM GC Vegan is the only formula within the Kala Health product line that is fully suitable for vegetarians and vegans. While traditional glucosamine-chondroitin supplements depend on animal sources – shellfish for glucosamine and bovine cartilage for chondroitin – MSM GC Vegan uses innovative plant-based alternatives without compromising on quality or efficacy.

This formula combines five different high-quality ingredients: MSM, glucosamine, chondroitin, vitamin C and seawater concentrate. Only patented branded ingredients have been used that guarantee the highest quality and biological efficacy: OptiMSM®, NaturGlux®, MythoCondro®, Ester-C® and Aquamin®.

What makes this formula special is MythoCondro®, a revolutionary plant-based chondroitin produced through biotechnological fermentation. Unlike animal-derived chondroitin, which can vary greatly in quality and molecule size, MythoCondro® offers consistent, standardised quality with an optimal molecular structure for absorption by the body.

A special feature of MSM GC Vegan is that the formula contains no fillers. While many supplements contain bulking agents, binders and anti-caking agents, MSM GC Vegan uses all the space in the vegetarian capsule for active ingredients. The result is a formula where every milligram counts.

The formula contains vitamin C in the form of Ester-C®, which contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage and bones. This makes MSM GC Vegan a complete plant-based formula for anyone who wants to support their body without animal-derived ingredients.

The five branded ingredients highlighted

OptiMSM® – The purest form of MSM

OptiMSM® is the purest form of MSM on the market. MSM is a very small, light molecule, which makes it easily absorbed by the body. MSM is the form in which sulphur naturally occurs in all living organisms and in which it is biologically active. In nature, MSM is found in fruit, vegetables and in the milk of pasture-grazing cows. Each MSM GC Vegan capsule contains 350 mg OptiMSM®.

NaturGlux® – Plant-based glucosamine

Glucosamine is a substance that naturally occurs in the human body. Traditionally, glucosamine for supplements is extracted from the shells of shellfish such as shrimp, crabs and lobsters. However, NaturGlux® glucosamine is of plant origin and is produced through fermentation of corn. This makes this formula free from common allergens associated with shellfish, an important advantage for people with allergies and for those following a plant-based diet. Each capsule contains 225 mg NaturGlux® glucosamine HCl, equivalent to 187 mg elemental glucosamine.

MythoCondro® – Revolutionary plant-based chondroitin

MythoCondro® is the ingredient that makes MSM GC Vegan unique. Until recently, chondroitin was only available from animal sources, mainly bovine cartilage, pork or shark cartilage. MythoCondro® changes this completely: it is the world’s first plant-based chondroitin, produced through advanced biotechnological fermentation.

Each MSM GC Vegan capsule contains 150 mg MythoCondro® plant-based chondroitin.

Ester-C® – Stomach-friendly vitamin C

Within the MSM GC Vegan formula, the form of vitamin C known as Ester-C® (calcium ascorbate) was deliberately chosen. This patented form of vitamin C is characterised by improved absorption and a gentler effect on the stomach compared to traditional ascorbic acid. Each capsule contains 60 mg Ester-C®, equivalent to 75% of the Reference Intake.

Aquamin® – Seawater concentrate with 80 natural minerals

Aquamin® MG TG is a unique mineral complex extracted from the deep, pure waters of the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Ireland. The source is Lithothamnion calcareum, a red algae that absorbs minerals from the seawater and stores them in its cell structure throughout its life cycle.

Each MSM GC Vegan capsule contains 50 mg Aquamin® MG TG, adding a broad base of natural minerals and trace elements to the formula.

Why choose a plant-based formula?

The choice of a plant-based glucosamine-chondroitin formula goes beyond just suitability for vegetarians and vegans. There are several reasons why more and more people are choosing MSM GC Vegan:

• Avoiding allergies: Traditional glucosamine is extracted from shellfish, one of the most common food allergens. NaturGlux® glucosamine from corn fermentation completely eliminates this risk.
• Consistent quality: Plant-based ingredients produced through fermentation offer more standardised quality than animal sources, which can vary depending on season, origin and processing method.
• Ethical considerations: No use of shellfish, bovine cartilage or shark cartilage. MSM GC Vegan is free from animal suffering.
• Sustainability: Fermentation processes generally have a lower ecological footprint than extracting animal raw materials.
• Religious considerations: Suitable for people who avoid certain animal products for religious reasons.

Why no fillers?

An important distinguishing feature of MSM GC Vegan is the absence of fillers. Most dietary supplements contain various excipients in addition to active ingredients:

• Bulking agents – to bring the capsule or tablet to weight
• Binders – to hold ingredients together
• Anti-caking agents – to ensure smooth production
• Lubricants – to keep machines functioning properly

With MSM GC Vegan, these fillers are not needed. The five branded ingredients are so pure and have such good processing properties that they can be encapsulated without additives. The result: a vegetarian capsule of 975 mg in which every milligram consists of active ingredients.

The MSM GC Product Line: three formulas for natural mobility

The Kala Health product line for natural mobility consists of three different formulas, each with its own combination of high-quality branded ingredients. MSM GC Vegan is the only fully plant-based formula within this line, with five branded ingredients including the revolutionary MythoCondro® plant-based chondroitin.

For those looking for a basic formula, there is MSM GC tablets with MSM, glucosamine, chondroitin and vitamin C. Additionally, there is MSM GC Plus, the most comprehensive formula with six branded ingredients including undenatured type II collagen. However, this formula contains animal-derived ingredients and is therefore not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

What is MSM?

MSM stands for methylsulfonylmethane, an organically bound form of sulphur. It is a natural substance that naturally occurs in various foods such as fresh fruit and vegetables. Remarkably, breast milk is the richest natural source of MSM. As we age, the amount of MSM in the human body decreases.

MSM is a very small, light molecule. This makes MSM easy for the body to absorb. MSM is the form in which sulphur naturally occurs in all living organisms and in which it is biologically active. However, due to food processing, heating and storage, the MSM content in food decreases rapidly, which is why supplementation may be interesting for many people.

The recommended dosage for most people varies between 2 and 8 grams of MSM per day, depending on individual needs and goals.

What is Glucosamine and which form is best?

Glucosamine is a naturally occurring substance in the human body. Glucosamine as a molecule is inherently unstable and is converted into a ‘salt’ by binding with another molecule. The most common glucosamine salts on the market are:

• Glucosamine sulphate.2KCl
• Glucosamine sulphate.NaCl
• Glucosamine HCl

There is some uncertainty about which of these three forms is most effective. However, many scientists agree that the specific form of the salt should not be of great importance. In the acidic environment of the stomach, the salt breaks down into a glucosamine molecule and a residual group. The glucosamine molecule is then absorbed in the intestine, while the remaining molecule completely disappears among the numerous hydrochloric acid molecules (-HCl) in the gastric juice.

Glucosamine HCl contains more elemental glucosamine

Since differences in bioavailability have been ruled out, it becomes interesting to look at the economic aspects. A sulphate group has considerably more weight than an HCl group. This becomes clear in the percentage of elemental glucosamine:

In other words: to get a comparable amount of elemental glucosamine, you would need to take 43% and 34% more glucosamine sulphate.2KCl and glucosamine sulphate.NaCl respectively than glucosamine HCl.

What is Chondroitin?

Chondroitin, more precisely chondroitin sulphates, consist of elongated chains of interconnected molecules of galactosamine sulphate and glucuronic acid. They form the essential chains of glycosaminoglycans (GAG).

For a long time, it was thought that chondroitin molecules were too large to be absorbed by the body, making intake considered pointless. Recently, however, this view has been nuanced, as small chondroitin molecules are indeed absorbed intact by the body.

Traditional versus plant-based chondroitin

Traditionally, chondroitin is mainly commercially extracted from animal cartilage, derived from cattle, pigs or sharks. The efficacy of animal-derived chondroitin is strongly linked to its concentration and quality. Due to the costliness of this substance, it is often ‘diluted’. Many cheap preparations contain only a limited percentage of actual chondroitin.

Benefits of MSM GC Vegan: the role of Vitamin C

MSM GC Vegan contains vitamin C in the form of Ester-C®. Although much scientific research has been conducted on MSM, glucosamine and chondroitin, the European Union has not (yet) approved health claims for these substances. Vitamin C is the only ingredient in this formula for which the EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) has approved health claims:

One MSM GC Vegan capsule contains 60 mg vitamin C, equivalent to 75% of the Reference Intake. At the recommended dosage of 2 capsules per day, 150% of the daily Reference Intake is achieved.

Natural food sources

MSM in food

MSM naturally occurs in fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and in the milk of pasture-grazing cows. Breast milk is the richest natural source of MSM. However, due to food processing, heating and storage, the MSM content in food decreases rapidly.

Glucosamine in food

Glucosamine does not occur directly in the food we eat daily. The human body produces glucosamine itself. Traditionally, glucosamine for supplements is extracted from the shells of shellfish, but NaturGlux® is produced through fermentation of plant-based corn, a fully vegan alternative.

Chondroitin in food

Chondroitin is naturally present in foods with a high cartilage content, mainly derived from animals. For those following a plant-based diet, there is traditionally no food source of chondroitin available. MythoCondro® offers the solution here: plant-based chondroitin produced through biotechnological fermentation, without any animal component.

Quality and purity: tested in independent laboratory

At Kala Health, we make no compromises on quality. Every batch of MSM GC Vegan capsules is extensively tested in an independent laboratory before it leaves our factory. We check on three crucial points:

• Free from harmful bacteria: tested for pathogens such as E. coli (< 3 cfu/g), Salmonella (negative), Staphylococcus aureus (< 3 cfu/g) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (< 10 cfu/g)
• Free from heavy metals: lead (< 3.0 ppm), cadmium (< 1.0 ppm), mercury (< 0.1 ppm) and arsenic (< 0.3 ppm) remain well below European safety limits in accordance with EC 629/2008 and EC 1006/2015
• Microbiologically pure: total plate count < 1000 cfu/g, yeast and mould < 10 cfu/g according to strict international standards

The result is a supplement you can fully trust. The complete Product Specification Sheet with all test results is available upon request.

In-house production

MSM GC Vegan capsules are fully manufactured in our own FSSC 22000-certified factory in the Netherlands. From raw material analysis to capsule filling and packaging: everything is done in-house, under direct supervision of our quality team. Thanks to this complete supply chain control, we guarantee purity, safety and traceability at every step of the process.

Certifications and guarantees

MSM GC Vegan capsules meet international quality and safety standards:

• FSSC 22000 certified: manufactured in our own certified Dutch facility according to the highest food safety standards
• GMO-free: certified in accordance with EC 1830/2003 – no genetically modified ingredients
• Non-irradiated: in accordance with EC 1999/2 – no ionising radiation applied
• 100% vegan: all ingredients are of plant origin, including the capsule
• Free from shellfish allergens: thanks to plant-based NaturGlux® glucosamine
• No fillers: all space in the capsule used for active ingredients
• Guaranteed free from: preservatives, synthetic fragrances, colours and flavourings

Who is MSM GC Vegan suitable for?

MSM GC Vegan capsules have been developed for:

• Vegetarians and vegans looking for a glucosamine-chondroitin supplement
• People with a shellfish allergy
• Individuals who avoid animal products for ethical reasons
• People who avoid certain animal products for religious reasons
• Anyone who prefers plant-based supplements
• Active athletes and people with an active lifestyle who want to supplement plant-based
• Users who value a formula without fillers
• Anyone looking for a premium quality product made in the Netherlands

Not suitable for

• Children and young people under 18 years of age
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women (consult a doctor first)
• People taking blood thinners (consult a doctor first due to chondroitin)

Product features at a glance

• Five patented branded ingredients – OptiMSM®, NaturGlux®, MythoCondro®, Ester-C® and Aquamin®
• 100% plant-based – suitable for vegetarians and vegans
• No fillers – all space used for active ingredients
• Vegetarian capsule – transparent HPMC capsule (size 00)
• Free from shellfish allergens – safe for shellfish allergy
• Manufactured in the Netherlands – in our own FSSC 22000-certified factory
• Complete supply chain control – from raw material to end product under direct supervision
• Extensively tested – for heavy metals and microbiological purity in independent laboratory
• GMO-free and non-irradiated – in accordance with EU legislation (EC 1830/2003 and EC 1999/2)

Important notices

A food supplement is not a substitute for a varied diet. A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important. This product is a food supplement (contains MSM, glucosamine, chondroitin, vitamins and minerals).

Safety: Consult a healthcare professional before using supplements in case of pregnancy, breastfeeding (lactation), medication use or illness.

Storage advice: Store in a cool, dry place, out of reach of small children.

Due to legal restrictions, we may not disclose all details about the possible effects of this food supplement. For questions or personal advice, we can be reached by telephone at: (+31) 070-345-0290. And by email: info@kalahealth.eu.