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Chondroitin sulfate
The claim: Chondroitin is a component of human cartilage and bones (the supplement is made from animals) that eases pain and inflammation and improves mobility.
The science: Two large studies back these claims, though pain relief may take several months. No studies have proven that it reverses cartilage damage. Chondroitin can thin the blood, so it should not be taken with blood-thinning medication, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or Aleve, because they also can thin the blood.
Glucosamine sulfate
The claim: Taken as a capsule or mixed in powder form into a drink, it slows cartilage deterioration and improves pain and joint mobility.
The science: Several studies back these claims, finding glucosamine sulfate to be effective, though pain-killing results may take longer than with NSAIDs. Many physicians recommend 1,500 mg of glucosamine sulfate a day for their patients with osteoarthritis. Because it's made from shellfish shells, people allergic to shellfish must avoid it.
I never knew this before....I take Ibuprofen all the time and I take glucosamine and chondroitin. I need to up the dosage of G & C though. Just as well to stop the Ibuprofen cause it does shit all for me. I also take Celebrex- only 100 mg/day. I need more than that. I have to see my doc next week about my knee x-ray- he'll probably tell me to increase it.
The claim: Chondroitin is a component of human cartilage and bones (the supplement is made from animals) that eases pain and inflammation and improves mobility.
The science: Two large studies back these claims, though pain relief may take several months. No studies have proven that it reverses cartilage damage. Chondroitin can thin the blood, so it should not be taken with blood-thinning medication, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or Aleve, because they also can thin the blood.
Glucosamine sulfate
The claim: Taken as a capsule or mixed in powder form into a drink, it slows cartilage deterioration and improves pain and joint mobility.
The science: Several studies back these claims, finding glucosamine sulfate to be effective, though pain-killing results may take longer than with NSAIDs. Many physicians recommend 1,500 mg of glucosamine sulfate a day for their patients with osteoarthritis. Because it's made from shellfish shells, people allergic to shellfish must avoid it.
I never knew this before....I take Ibuprofen all the time and I take glucosamine and chondroitin. I need to up the dosage of G & C though. Just as well to stop the Ibuprofen cause it does shit all for me. I also take Celebrex- only 100 mg/day. I need more than that. I have to see my doc next week about my knee x-ray- he'll probably tell me to increase it.
