Glucosamine Chondroitin is a supplement for joint health and pain relief

Glucosamine Chondroitin

Main effect:
Joint Relief—-a dietary supplement for arthritis.
Typical Dose:
1500mg glucosamine and 800mg chondroitin per day,
split into two or three doses.

When the cartilage that cushions the joints in your hands, hips, knees, or back breaks down faster than your body can replace it, you've got osteoarthritis. Without this protective tissue, bone rubs painfully against bone, causing tenderness, swelling, and stiffness.

Glucosamine and chondroitin, two of the many components of cartilage, are found in some foods and can also be made by our bodies. Both compounds are now widely marketed, alone or in combination, to arthritis sufferers for relief of their pain. There's solid research to back them up: In a meta-analysis of various studies, glucosamine given alone helped at least half of those who took it, while chondroitin alone had an even greater effect on pain relief. It usually takes a month or two before symptoms improve when taking glucosamine and chondroitin, but both substances cause substantially fewer side effects than the anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen that people usually take for osteoarthritis.

Treatment with glucosamine is based on the idea that oral consumption of the substance may increase to rate of formation of new cartilage by providing more of the necessary building blocks. Chondroitin is the most abundant compounds in cartilage and is partly responsible for the resiliency of cartilage. Chondroitin is also important in preventing the action of enzymes that destroy cartilage. Ongoing treatment should be continued if results are favorable.

If you experience chronic pain in the joints (tendonitis) or are over age 40, chances are you'll feel much better if you supplement with glucosamine-chrondroitin--and you'll be able to work out harder pain-free, therefore getting a better result from your diet and exercise program.



If you have questions about whether glucosamine chondroitin is right for you, please don't hesitate to contact Gina for assistance.

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