Glucosamine -

• 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.
• These sugars have charged side chains, which absorb water and provide lubrication and shock absorption for the cartilage that covers the ends of the bones in the joints.
• As we age, or in the case of arthritis, glucosamine and other sugars decline in concentration and lose some of their ability to absorb water.
• Ingesting glucosamine has shown to be taken up in the cartilage
• Glucosamine can improve the pain from arthritis as effectively as ibuprofen.

Water Intake -

• The Stone Clinic Diet to optimize weight by drinking water.
• Your knee feels an impact measured at 1-5 times your body weight for every step you take.
• Losing 10 pounds can decerease up to 50 pounds of impact force through your knee for every step you take.

Fluid Intake -

• Fluid intake is a crucial part of staying fit and healthy.
• How much intake is enough?

Fluid Replacement Drinks -

• Comparison of popular sports drinks

Protein and Calorie Needs -

• Formulas to calculate protein and calorie needs.

Percent of Calories From Fat -

• Calculate daily fat intake in calories and grams
• Criteria for various eating disorders

Key Vitamins & Supplement Levels - A table of:

• Key vitamins,
• Recommended Daily Allowances (RDAs)
• Vitamin functions
• Food sources
• Safe supplement levels.

S-Adenosyl Methionine as a Food Supplement: Pros and Cons -

• S-Adenosyl Methionine (SAM or SAM-e; pronounced "sammy") is an amino acid.
• Appears to promote production of cartilage proteoglycans.