Yes.  The FDA has ruled it is generally recognized as safe.

Yes, in many health and wellness roles, but especially in joint health as determined by human and animal studies.

Yes, as a method for treating or reducing the severity of a joint injury or disease. Abundant evidence supported the various claims showing its effect to have prophylactic and therapeutic on surgically created arthritis in the experimental animal. US patent # 11,980,635 B.

PCA will have the most benefit for early-stage injury or disease but not end stage bone on bone conditions.

As early as a few days with decease in swelling or inflammation.  It may be as long as 4-6 weeks for some conditions.  It is not usually helpful in end stage bone on bone joint changes.

You will not readily perceive PCA helped the cartilage.  This is a silent benefit appreciated over time with good joint function.

PCA has dual action of decreasing the body’s anti-inflammation function plus increasing the integrity of the articular cartilage structure not found in other food supplements or over the counter medicines.

A reduction in pain may vary, but generally deceases as the heat and swelling of inflammation decrease. It is not a narcotic.  It does not relieve pain of end stage bone on bone arthritis.

Any and all statements on this website are supported by evidence in the literature and or in the claims of US patents; i.e. US 11.980, 635 B2.