Glucosamine

GAIT Study

Posted on December 2, 2007. Filed under: Glucosamine, Osteoarthritis | Tags: , , , , , , , |

The recent GAIT study (Glucosamine/Chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial) checked out whether glucosamine supplementation would help pain and symptoms associated with osteoarthritis. The answer is yes. For people with moderate to severe joint pain, glucosamine was just as effective as anti inflammatory drugs in reducing pain and symptoms. People in the States are realising what the [...]

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What is Glucosamine?

Posted on December 2, 2007. Filed under: Glucosamine, Osteoarthritis, Prevention | Tags: , , , , , |

Glucosamine is a popular supplement used by many people who suffer from osteoarthritis. It’s made naturally in the body and is found in healthy cartilage. As we age, glucosamine production dwindles. Glucosamine is often combined with chondroitin, together these two aid in joint pain, inflammation and cartilage regeneration. This is just a little snippet on [...]

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