Glucosamine
DEFINITION
Glucosamine is a substance produced by combining glucose
(sugar) with glutamine (an amino acid). Glucosamine is created in
the intestinal tract by cells known as goblet cells. It is found in
high concentrations in the cartilage, tendon and connective tissues
of the body. Glucosamine also aids detoxification of the liver and
kidneys.
(sugar) with glutamine (an amino acid). Glucosamine is created in
the intestinal tract by cells known as goblet cells. It is found in
high concentrations in the cartilage, tendon and connective tissues
of the body. Glucosamine also aids detoxification of the liver and
kidneys.
MEDICAL USE
Always consult your Health Professional to advise you on
dosages and any possible medical interactions.
dosages and any possible medical interactions.
Glucosamine, in the form of Glucosamine sulfate, is mainly
used in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, in particular
osteoarthritis. Glucosamine sulfate may improve the symptoms of
osteoarthritis in the following ways:
used in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, in particular
osteoarthritis. Glucosamine sulfate may improve the symptoms of
osteoarthritis in the following ways:
- Glucosamine sulfate is a component of cartilage, necessary for
repair of joints damaged by osteoarthritis. - Glucosamine is able to reduce the pain and inflammation (and
subsequent damage) associated with osteoarthritis. - Glucosamine is often taken in combination with
chondroitin.
PROPERTIES
Glucosamine is an important component of the musculoskeletal
system and helps form the fluid that lubricates and protects the
joints. Glucosamine is also an important part of structural
elements of the body including blood vessels, tendons, ligaments
and cartilage. Glucosamine metabolism is connected with cells
responsible for growth and repair of the musculoskeletal system.
Glucosamine is also an important component of chondroitin sulfate,
a chain of sugar molecules that attract fluid into the cartilage
for growth and repair.
system and helps form the fluid that lubricates and protects the
joints. Glucosamine is also an important part of structural
elements of the body including blood vessels, tendons, ligaments
and cartilage. Glucosamine metabolism is connected with cells
responsible for growth and repair of the musculoskeletal system.
Glucosamine is also an important component of chondroitin sulfate,
a chain of sugar molecules that attract fluid into the cartilage
for growth and repair.
DOSAGE
Clincial trials indicate that a minimum dose of 1500mg of
Glucosamine hydrochloride or Glucosamine sulphate per day is
required to obtain any health benefits
Glucosamine hydrochloride or Glucosamine sulphate per day is
required to obtain any health benefits
NOTES
- Glucosamine should be avoided by children, pregnant women and
very elderly individuals until further research has been done. - Patients with diabetes should use Glucosamine carefully, as it
may increase blood sugar levels. - There is some evidence that Glucosamine may interact with blood
thinning medicines such as warfarin. If you are taking any other
medicines, check with your Pharmacist before taking
Glucosamine