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Health tips for our Hashers
From S4S
If
you go to http://www.runnersworld.co.uk
click forums, search for Glucosamine you will be able to read lots of experiences
almost all positive.
While I have found serious articles evaluating Glucosamine (1500mg per day)
I have not found similar support for Chondroitin - hence I don't take it.
On reading all these comments I followed the suggestion and switched supplier
to ZipVit. ( http://www.zipvit.com
)
Didn't know the point here about diabetes. Have read lots about it being a natural
substance and therefore no side effects.
I take a 1500mg per day (except when I travel - no reason just change of routine).
I don't have joint problems - of course its impossible to attribute this to
something specific. Self Service used to take Glucosamine + Chondroitin. Think
Omega 3 fish oil is good too, but...
BTW this web site has extensive forums about injuries, aches and pain.
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This is adapted from the book, Eat Smart, Play Hard, by Runner's World USA Nutrition Editor Liz Applegate.
Glucosamine is an amino acid sugar that acts as the structural component of tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. Chondroitin is a component of cartilage. According to the manufacturers' claims, when taken together, these two supplements protect joints and tendons and relieve osteoarthritis pain.
In
the past few years, orthopedists and other physicians have increasingly advised
patients to take both glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate to ease the inflammation
and pain of osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint condition caused by overuse,
traumatic injury, or old age. One of the hallmarks of osteoarthritis is an erosion
of the cartilage that cushions your joints. Chondrocytes - the cells in your
joints that make cartilage - need glucosamine to function optimally. According
to several studies, about 1,500 milligrams each of supplemental glucosamine
and chondroitin daily helps soothe pain, possibly by stimulating cartilage growth.
Animal studies also suggest that supplemental glucosamine may speed the repair
of injured joints.
Glucosamine also helps produce substances in ligaments, tendons, and joint fluids
called glycoproteins, so it may speed healing in those areas as well. Research
has yet to test that theory, however.
My recommendation: Consult your physician if you want to give glucosamine and
chondroitin sulfate a try. Few studies have looked at the safety of this supplement.
In one small study, a group of people with diabetes who took glucosamine experienced
lower insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control, so if you have diabetes,
I strongly urge you to talk with your doctor before taking this supplement.
These pills come with a hefty price tag, and you may have to take them three
times a day. If you decide to take glucosamine and chondroitin supplements,
take 1,200 to 1,500 milligrams of each per day.
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Century Place, Lamberts Road, TUNBRIDGE WELLS TN2 3EH, England
.
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