have you used this suplement??

i tore my medial meniscus a while back so started to take glucosamine to promote recovery & repair. so far its been good & got the all clear last week (injury happened about 2 n a half months ago). luckly the tear was in a good place of circulation so was able to heal & as a consiquence i did not require surgery. am still taking it & seems to be good. ive been using the Health Perception (high dosage) with Chondritin.

cool i didn't know that! thanks for the info!

I've used it for over 2 years now, more as a preventative rather than a cure, as my father was diagnosed with osteo-arthritis when he was 50 & as it is hereditary, I thought that I should take steps now rather than later. D
A running friend who needed keyhole surgery to clean up his knee has taken it for over 3 years & is fine. )
I take 2 x 500mg tablets on most days but miss a few to keep my body guessing. ?
I just buy supermarket own brands, just as good as others. roll

Regards,

Max. 8)

My concerns with a number of generic brands of supplements are with their respective bioavailabilty. A reliable source regarding glucosamine is Dr. Jason Theodosakis, http://www.drtheo.com/ There are many biochemical interactions that can influence OA within the body, perhaps a consult with a good Naturapath may be of assistance as well?

Ed

Hello there.
I must admit i have used them and i swear by these tablets. I had a huge problem with my knees as i use to run long distances and with heavy loads. A physio told me to try them as a last option.She said it might work. She actually said that something like 80% of people that use glucosamine see huge improvementsas i t helps cartilage regrow and repair.
Anyway after i take the tablets if there is any pain the glucosamine eases the pain down a lot. I take them daily and they keep my knees in good condition.Hadnt had any pain for a long time.
It might work for you as well mate.

Try getting Holland and Barrets brand.They seem to be better and they can advise you a bit as well

According to the research, as an acute treatment a dosage of 2000-3000mg of glucosamine/chondroitin sulphate is sufficient.

As ongoing, it should be done for 3 years at a mainatenance dose of 1500mg.

Hi, I was looking at some research (which I canprobably dig out if necessary) which suggests that Glucosamine is little better than placebo for mild pain, but is effective in moderate to severe pain. i take it because I had to have a back operation and this affected my knee position while exercising and I thought I might find some benefit. I take a mixture of Glucosamine and chondroitin (Holland and Barret) and although it doesn't seem to stop me injuring myself :( , I seem to be more resilient (which is probably why I push myself further) My osteopath recommends A preparation by ?Everflex, which also contains Devil's Claw, coz she reckons that this reduces inflammation and glucosamine/chondroitin effectiveness is reduced in inflammatory conditions (something to do with blood supply) - I don't know if she's right, but she is gorgeous and does me a power of good.

My understanding of the literature is that the effects of glucosamine/condroitin is fairly inconclusive..

Apart from the following

- little or no evidence to suggest supplementation can rectify damage that has already occured......

- However their is some to say that supplementation can potentially deccelerate or prevent further cartlidge degradation

The reserach has Glucosamine as a 'not definate' supplement. It is outside of the top supplements like creatine, caffeine, bicarb etc However, it is one of the named supplements that may offer a benefit.

I have personally used 3000mg of Glucosamine with 2400mg of Chondroitin per day and had great benefits. I snapped my ACL about 5 years ago and ever since have had very bad knee problems/pain. WIthin weeks of using this product I find the pain significantly subsides.

You can also combine it with MSM but the research there is FAR less.

You can get some good deals on the net, the website in my signature is one of the cheapest places around for supplements so take a look there if you want :)

It is nice to try to save money buying these supplements, but they are only regulated by the FDA as a food (not as a drug), so unless you can view a Certificate of Analysis (CofA), you don't know if you are getting what the label says.
I take Dr. Theo's Official Avosoy Complete (drtheosofficial.com) made by Dr. Jason Theodosakis - he was mentioned by someone else in this forum.

They do third-party testing and post results on their website, and they also have Avocado Soybean Unsaponifiables (ASU) in this product - another arthritis-fighting supplement, used as a drug in France for 10 years. It has "cow-free" Chondroitin and Vegetarian Glucosamine. I have had great results with and so have friends. It is a costs a little more than some brands, but I know it has what it claims to have on the label.

The company in my signature lets you view the CoA of products so you DO know what you are buying :)

I had severe cartilage injury ( no cartilage at all) and the doctor prescribed me glucosamine sulphate. I took it for three months last year before I had an arthroscopy surgery. From the surgery, the doctor found out there is no improvement. My questions, is glucosamine sulphate suitable for people with severe cartilage injury like me? And for how long should I take it to see the improvement?

Hi all
Does anybody know any relationship between Prostate cancer and Glucosamine Salphate? I used Glucosamine Salphate for few months prior to being diagnosed with PC. Then I had a radical prostatectomy following that. Believe me it was a horrible experience!
The following links seem to suggest a relation ship between PC and Chondoritin at least.

Hi all
Does anybody know any relationship between Prostate cancer and Glucosamine Salphate? I used Glucosamine Salphate for few months prior to being diagnosed with PC. Then I had a radical prostatectomy following that. Believe me it was a horrible experience!
The following links seem to suggest a relation ship between PC and Chondoritin at least.

http://www.malecare.com/prostate-cancer-treatment_26.htm
JOURNALS British Journal of Urology.mht

I use the above. I know when I stop using it , joint pain returns. I get mine from Healthspan in Guernsey. They deliver post free and undercut the high street considerably.