Glucosamine Chondroitin - and your health

More and more individuals are taking glucosamine to help with joint pain - whether caused by arthritis or sport & exercise.

If you're suffering from osteoarthritis or are suffering from a sport injury, taking a glucosamine supplement may prove beneficial.

Aging & Your Joints

Glucosamine is a naturally occurring substance in the body with a primary function of stimulating the growth and repair of cartilage tissues.

As you naturally age, you lose some Glucosamine and that leads to the eventual thinning of the cartilage around the joints. Osteoarthritis defined as the deterioration of the cartilage in the joints. Glucosamine and Chondroitin are found naturally in your body. Chondroitin Sulfate helps draw water into the cartilage (that the Glucosamine is repairing) making it more elastic.

Studies show that taking approximately 500mg three times a day for a total of 1500mg is effective in improving joint health.

Most oral Glucosamine is easily absorbed and water-soluble.  However, do make sure that you do not buy an inferior brand, as this is unlikely to have the full benefits of a quality product.  If you're buying glucosamine in liquid form, buying from a reputable company can help ensure that the company have not substituted taste for a quality product.

Recommended Resources

Arthritis Pain Relief - learn more about the causes and cures of this painful problem

Arthritis Diet - some people have had success in treating themselves by a change of diet.  Read their testimonies and decide for yourself.