Glucosamine Index

Glucosamine : General Information -

• Glucosamine is a natural sugar made from a corn-based fermentation process or from the chitin from the shells of shellfish
• Glucosamine is a key component of the extracellular matrix of cartilage.
• Glucosamine absorbs water, provides lubrication, and maintains shock absorption in joints.
• As we age, glucosamine declines in concentration in the joint.
• Glucosamine can improve the pain from arthritis as effectively as ibuprofen.

Glucosamine Update - Glucosamine has a role in the treatment and prevention of joint pain.
The Use of Glucosamine Sulfate in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis –

• Approximately 1 of 6 Americans suffers from some type of arthritis.
• Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis.
• Glucosamine has a role in the treatment and prevention of arthritic joint pain.

Use of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate in the Management of Osteoarthritis (PDF, 136k) –

• The goals of osteoarthritis therapy are to decrease pain and to maintain or improve joint function.
• The pharmacologic treatment of this condition has included the use of aspirin, acetaminophen, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
• More recently, numerous studies have investigated the potential role of chondroprotective agents in repairing articular cartilage and decelerating the degenerative process.

Glucosamine Sulfate / Chondroitin Sulfate as an Anti-Inflammatory –

• Used for the treatment of arthritic conditions.
• Can provide excellent symptomatic relief often comparable to any non-steroidal (NSAID) drug.

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