Does glucosamine/chondrointin really work?
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I'm 46 years old , doing weight training , I feel better taking specific ingredients for cartilage and ligaments like this product in particular ,it has the right nutrition values.Alone with exercise is good for recovering , I also take isolated whey protein , multivitamins , glutamine and creatine , also Zinc Magnessium and Calcium combined . When I'm not under the stress of my training program I take 1 or 2 months off from some supplements including glucosamine. Is all about a combination of different things : understanding of your body , exercise , proper nutrition , supplements and time really . Hope I was helpful ! I'm 46 years old , doing weight training , I feel better taking specific ingredients for cartilage and ligaments like this product in particular ,it has the right nutrition values.Alone with exercise is good for recovering , I also take isolated whey protein , multivitamins , glutamine and creatine , also Zinc Magnessium and Calcium combined . When I'm not under the stress of my training program I take 1 or 2 months off from some supplements including glucosamine. Is all about a combination of different things : understanding of your body , exercise , proper nutrition ,... » Read More I'm 46 years old , doing weight training , I feel better taking specific ingredients for cartilage and ligaments like this product in particular ,it has the right nutrition values.Alone with exercise is good for recovering , I also take isolated whey protein , multivitamins , glutamine and creatine , also Zinc Magnessium and Calcium combined . When I'm not under the stress of my training program I take 1 or 2 months off from some supplements including glucosamine. Is all about a combination of different things : understanding of your body , exercise , proper nutrition , supplements and time really . Hope I was helpful ! « Show Less
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It's not a miracle but it does seem to help. I mostly use it for my dog who has a leg injury. The optimum cocktail is the RDA of glucosamine, chondrointin, MSM and about 1/2 teaspoon turmeric daily. Do not use in place of food, but along with.I am not a medical professional so please verify this with one prior to use.
1332992
With any medication, results are always individual. I found relief for arthritic knees and shoulders using G/C. It is well worth trying. It took a couple of weeks for its effects but after that, strong improvement.
1332993
Yes, I tried it for my dog and really helped her recover the movement in her hind legs. It does not eliminate the pain but she was much more functional after being laying in the bed all day, so I was really happy. I really recommend it.
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The glucosamine and chondroitin are from shellfish. The MSM is from a plant source. And the two added ingredients are vegetable-based. Whether it's gluten-free or not would probably depend on what plant source the MSM comes from... Sorry there aren't any more specifics... Good luck!
1366551
It would appear that there are 366.6 grams of glucosamine in each capsule, and 400 grams of chondroitin in each
1409598
Oh my - two weeks is not enough time. My RA doctor years back told me to start taking Gloucousamin/Chondroiton (sp?) and I found that out of all the products containing these ingredients I found Osteo Biflex the absolute best on the market to actually do what they say. My RA doctor told me I would notice a difference in 3 months. You have to give the product time to work and you have to be religious in taking the exact amounts and every singe day. Good luck.
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There is a good article on that at the Mayo Clinic site: http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/glucosamine/background/hrb-20059572From what I have read the main reason many prefer the HCI is due to the high amount of salt in the Sulfate.
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1500 mg of Glucosamine Sulfate from 2000 mg. 1200mg of Chondroitin Sulfate from 1440mg Chondroitin sulfate sodium. This is what it shows on the bottle. Hope it helps you?
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No, it is not like those at all. By the way, Frankincense (boswellia root) also works for arthritis, and helped a friend of mine with a frozen shoulder for years - the only thing that worked for her. It is also one of the ingredients in a formula by BioFlex. Many studies have been done on it proving its effectiveness. They generally agree that relief was experienced in about 7 days of use. I did my research before I used it the first time, and the research was spot on. It helped me.
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The pills are probably comparable to most glucosamine-chondroitin and calcium supplement pills.Sounds as if you'd probably have some problems with it. Maybe you could open the capsulesand stir the contents into a glass of water?
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Yes - but don't forget pain-relieving exercises too - books like Treat Your Own Knee Arthritis, Treat Your Own Hand and Thumb Osteoarthritis, or Treat Your Own Spinal Stenosis are a good place to start. As far as research, here's a bit of what I found: ---a 2009 review of available studies concluded that glucosamine sulfate, glucosamine hydrochloride, and chondroitin sulfate used individually only inconsistently decreases arthritis pain. However, many studies have confirmed arthritis pain relief when you take glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate together. ---studies have consistently reported that glucosamine appears safe ---a review by Bruyere et al. about glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate for the treatment of knee and hip osteoarthritis concludes that both products act as valuable symptomatic therapies for arthritis and have some potential structure-modifying effects ---the OsteoArthritis Research Society International is recommending chondroitin sulfate as the second-most-effective treatment for moderate cases of osteoarthritis ---the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) supports using chondroitin sulfate in the management of knee osteoarthritis
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1,500 mg Glucosamine & 25 mg Chondroitin are the "main" ingredients. Product is liquid and allows body to easily absorb.
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unfortunatly.. no but for the price and amount this is the best deal i have found. i`m looking into other ways of getting the chondroitin. since i have already bought this bottle of kirkland . i think ,at least for me, that Chondrointin is a necessary addition. im not sure if there is a singular version of it but i am looking. as for the Kirkland, it seems to be working so far.
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they make some specifically for humans, some for dogs/cats - I wouldn't recommend using same as human for them. we use NaturVet Glucosamine DS with Chondroitin Stage 1 joint care for our Pomeranian (marked "for animal use only"). I'd check with vet before doing it. (as info, husband takes the Schiffs glucosamine - I can't because of fish/shellfish allergy, I see same warning marked on the dog's product)
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Glucosamine - 750mgChondroitin - 400mgVitamin C - 100mgManganese - 5mgMethylsulfonylmethane - 400mg
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glucosamine 1500mg I have osteoarthritis and a few herniated disks. So far, I have tried many of the Glucosamine MSM products but I feel like after using this brand for over six month, they really help my joints.msn 1000mg
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According to the label on the container, yes it does. It says Chondroitin Sulfate (from Chondroitin Sulfate- sodium salt).
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Glucosamine Chondroitin: this routine is very hard on the joints and tendons.
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not is does not!,,, before taking glucosamine/msm re assure the person is not allergic to shellfish/ sulfur... although im an athlete and have bn using product for few years, helping to reduce knee pain and other minor arthritis issues... es bueno!