Glucosamine Chondroitin Sulphate

Scientists, naturopaths and other medical specialists have been studying glucosamine for more than forty years. They've researched its effect on humans as well as thoroughbred horses, cats, dogs and other animals, both pet and exotic.

No negative side effects have been discerned from the ingestion of solid and liquid glucosamine, primarily because it's a natural product that occurs on its own in our bodies. As such it's referred to as a nutraceutical, as opposed to a pharmaceutical, product. The European Institute of Medicine and Natural Academies studied the therapeutic effects of glucosamine on patients with osteoarthritis as early as 1960.

Since that time several hundred thousand people all over the globe have tried glucosamine chondroitin, many with measurable improvement in their arthritic joints.  Research studies have proven that glucosamine is able to generate cartilage regrowth and decrease joint deterioration. It is thought that glucosamine also deters arthritis itself, although this effect has yet to be conclusively proven. Unlike anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen that can cause some nasty side effects over a prolonged time period, glucosamine safely eases the pain and discomfort of arthritic joints while resolving the issue at its roots.

Unlike non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), glucosamine can repair the cartilage.  (The New England Journal of Medicine published a report recently that said that both prescription and over the counter anti-inflammatory drugs such as Aleve, Advil, Motrin, Ordis and various brands of aspirin have, by themselves caused more than 16,500 annual U.S. deaths and more than 100,000 annual U.s. hospitalizations.)

A daily dosage of glucosamine, generally three tablets, should be an integral part of your routine each day. This is especially important if you are of the baby boomer generation. Its best to stop arthritis and its pain and cartilage destruction before it gets its painful hold on your joints. 

One thing to keep in mind when you shop for glucosamine is to note the ingredients. Glucosamine is not a cheap product, as compared with other over the counter vitamins and minerals (Such as MSM). Expect to pay an average of $30 a month for your glucosamine dosage. While bargain shopping for glucosamine or any other product is always a wise plan, keep in mind that you generally get what you pay for. Read the labels before buying.

Glucosamine sulfate (or sometimes spelled sulphate) is not going to be as effective or give you the same value or amount of true glucosamine as a product that is simply touted as glucosamine.  With a glucosamine sulfate product your body is going to receive a much smaller dosage of the glucosamine because the salts must carry it to your body first.

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