Advantages: Effective, Proven results, Very widely available Disadvantages: Expensive, Need to take it for the long term
...and urging me to take glucosamine sulphate. Which brings me to the point of this review. I have been taking glucosamine daily on this advice ever since that appointment and after over half a year, I feel able to pass on my considered opinion on this product.
But what on Earth is glucosamine sulphate? Glucosamine is an extract taken from shellfish, strangely enough. Yes, that surprised me, too! Our bodies need glucosamine to maintain healthy cartilage, ... ...is not to say that glucosamine acts as an analgesic - rather, it repairs the part of the joint that was causing the pain in the first place. Therefore, glucosamine doesn't just mask pain; it actively helps your body to tackle the root cause of the problem. The link between glucosamine and arthritis was particularly important for me as I do have a family history of arthritis. My doctor did suggest to me that taking glucosamine may have a preventative ...
Collingwood21 16.11.2005 (23.11.2005)
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Advantages: Less side-effects than other medication Disadvantages: Cost, remembering to take them!
...to no joint impact!)
Glucosamine is a more natural substance, it has minimal to NO side effects in most people and does not cause some of the nausea and muzzy headedness of NSAIDS (Non steroidal anti inflammatories such as Ibuprofen etc). It helps the body to try and repair as much of itself as it can, to help produce the natural joint fluid and reduce inflammation.
If you only try it for a few weeks, do, I am sure it will have some benefit for ...
bluetedgirl 01.02.2006
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Glucosamine sulphate is a substance formed from amino acids and sugars that occur ... more
naturally in the body. It is found in connective tissues where it plays an important role in the production of cartilage, tendons and ligaments. A glucosamine sulphate su...
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