Joint Supplements: A comparison of Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and MSM

 With all of the different joint supplements on the market these days, it can be difficult to understand what each one really is and what it does (or claims to do). This guide will help you get a basic understanding of what different supplements are and how they work. This list is by no means comprehensive, but it helps to provide a good stepping stone in beginning to figure out what product(s) might be right for you.

1. Glucosamine:  Glucosamine is an amino acid that the body naturally produces.  It is a precursor to a molecule used in the repair and formation of cartilage.  The basic premise of treatment involving glucosamine is that oral consumption of the substance will increase the formation of new cartilage by way of providing more of the necessary building blocks. Scientific studies on whether or not Glucosamine is effective as a supplement have been inconclusive. Supplemental Glucosamine is typically derived from shellfish.

 2. MSM:  Methlsulfonylmethane (MSM) is a supplement that is believed to aid in the support of healthy ligaments.  It occurs naturally in some primitive plants and is present in small amounts in many foods and beverages.  MSM is promoted by many as a natural source of sulfur for the body, and the theory behind it is that the sulfur in it aids the body in maintaining healthy and flexible ligaments. 

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