Glucosamine is a natural supplement for treatment of Joint Pain and Arthritis.
Glucosamine, Glucosamine sulfate, or Glucosamine hydrochloride, is a compound found naturally in the body, made from glucose and the amino acid glutamine.
Glucosamine is the widely used natural supplement for pain relief, inflammation and tissue repair. In the US it is one of the most common non-vitamin, non-mineral, dietary supplements. As an alternative solution, glucosamine is used by consumers for the treatment of Joint Pain. Since glucosamine is a precursor for glycosaminoglycans, which are a major component of joint cartilage, and glucosamine has been found to stimulate cartilage cells to synthesize glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycansore. so glucosamine, has the potential to rebuild the cartilage lost in a joint due to injury or osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease. The current scientific research supports the use of Glucosamine for the use of symptom reduction and tissue repair in damaged muscle and joints. Medical researchers and doctors believe that supplemental glucosamine can help to prevent cartilage degeneration and treat arthritis.
Glucosamine is Commonly sold in forms of glucosamine sulfate and glucosamine hydrochloride. And Glucosamine is often combined with chondroitin sulfate, methylsulfonylmethane, or MSM, in nutritional supplements.
Glucosamine is available in oral supplements. It may come in tablet, capsule, and powder forms or an injectable form. The recognised dosage for Glucosamine is 1,500mg per day. This can be taken either in one dose ie 1,500mg, or split in to three equal doses ie 500mg three times a day.
Please note:
1. It may take weeks to months before seeing some improvements in symptoms when taking glucosamine.
2. Glucosamine is not recommended for children. Because its safety for children has not been studied.
3. Scientific studies suggest that glucosamine is safe, but it might cause minor side effects, such as stomach upset, heartburn, indigestion, gas, bloating, and diarrhea. Taking glucosamine with food could avoid or reduce the side effects.
