Tag: Precursor

How Does Glucosamine Help Joint Pain?

Alternative Medicine

Glucosamine is the precursor to Glycosaminoglycans, amino acids that are naturally produced in your body to help form cartilage. Based on this, Glucosamine, in supplement form, is being used to treat joint pain stemming from osteoarthritis. Glucosamine is becoming vastly popular among arthritis sufferers as it is easily available at health food stores and pharmacies and is less expensive than some prescription drugs for joint pain. Although there seems to be mixed opinions in the medical world about how effective Glucosamine really is, patients have been singings its praises.

Is it safe?

Studies show that as a treatment for minor osteoarthritis pain, Glucosamine has been proven relatively harmless, though long-term use or use in large doses has not been studied enough to have any conclusive results. Some concerns you may wish to bring up to your doctor are if you are diabetic, as high levels of Glucosamine may interfere with blood glucose levels; if you are nursing or pregnant; or if you have a shell fish allergy. Many Glucosamine supplements are made from the shells of shellfish, and while an allergy usually occurs from eating the flesh of said fish, you may want to take precautions when using a supplement derived from the shells. There have not been any recorded problems from allergies recorded, but it is always best to monitor yourself to play it safe. As always, read the directions of the manufacturers and consult with your physician as well.

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

Alternative Medicine

 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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