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| Glucosamine / Chondroitin (Read 739 times) |
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posted: 11/9/2007 at 6:58 PM
modified: 11/9/2007 at 6:58 PM |
| I have heard from some fellow runners that they swear by Glucosamine Chondroitin for their joints. Mostly this has come from older runners (late 50's and up). Has anyone tried it and/or benefitted from it? |
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posted: 11/9/2007 at 7:35 PM
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Can't speak for humans, but it has done wonders for my 14-1/2 year old dog. Beforehand, the ol' boy was struggling to stand up; within a week of giving him 1500mg a day, he was moving much easier. I wouldn't call him vigorous, but he's doing really well now considering his age (about 86yo human equivalent).  |
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posted: 11/9/2007 at 7:55 PM |
| 50% of people who take this have less joint pain. It does nothing to rebuild joints or protect joints. It does help that half feel less hurt. |
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posted: 11/9/2007 at 8:21 PM |
| Thanks Trent. I've never had any joint pain but, I started taking a glucosamine/chondroitin supplement as a preventive measure. I recently stopped because I'm not convinced there's any benefit unless you're treating actual pain or condition. I hate the idea of spending on vitamins that my body doesn't really need. |
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posted: 11/9/2007 at 9:41 PM |
I take Glucosamine/Fish Oil/Multivitamin every morning...If I forget to take them every so often, there's not a HUGE difference, but I've heard how good it is for your joints (glucosamine) and just continue to take it...
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posted: 11/9/2007 at 9:44 PM |
| Quote from Trent on 11/9/2007 at 7:55 PM: 50% of people who take this have less joint pain. It does nothing to rebuild joints or protect joints. It does help that half feel less hurt.
Have there been sufficient studies to confirm that there are no risks associated with taking it?
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posted: 11/9/2007 at 10:00 PM |
| Quote from dmiller23462 on 11/9/2007 at 9:41 PM: how good it is for your joints (glucosamine)
It is not. It does nothing for your joints. Just for your joint pain.
Quote from rike101 on 11/9/2007 at 9:44 PM:Have there been sufficient studies to confirm that there are no risks associated with taking it?
Yes, however since it is a supplement rather than a drug, its manufacture is not as well controlled and so you cannot be certain that you are getting what the bottle says (and not getting any contaminants). |
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posted: 11/10/2007 at 2:20 PM |
| Thanks for your input, doc. |
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posted: 11/12/2007 at 2:35 PM |
I've started running again after not for quite a while. I've always had problems with my knees, and am finding that I'm feeling it more now that I'm a bit older than I did when I was young.
The other day, my left knee was unusually sore the day after my run, and I happened to see a glucosamine suppliment in the aisle while I was shopping. I bought it and took one when I got home - not two hours later the pain in my knee was gone!
I know that there's no way the suppliment would work that fast, but evidently the power of the placebo effect is greater than logic
Either way, I'm going to keep taking them - at worst, I'll be spending a few pounds per month that I might not need to... |
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posted: 11/12/2007 at 7:01 PM
modified: 11/12/2007 at 7:05 PM |
My two cents: I have been taking this for about a year and my joints hurt less in the mornings. may just be me or may actually work.
http://www.glucosamine-arthritis.org/glucosamine/liquid-glucosamine.html
http://www.flexicose.com/
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posted: 11/12/2007 at 7:20 PM |
| Quote from Trent on 11/9/2007 at 10:00 PM: It is not. It does nothing for your joints. Just for your joint pain.
Yes, however since it is a supplement rather than a drug, its manufacture is not as well controlled and so you cannot be certain that you are getting what the bottle says (and not getting any contaminants).
Thanks for the information, Trent. I started taking this because I had read that it helped your joints. I haven't has any particular pains - so now that the bottle is empty - I'll be off this stuff unless I develop joint pain. |
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posted: 1/9/2008 at 5:42 PM |
I started taking it onthe recommendation of my Dr who was also a runner. I have had knee problems and back fatique for years and amd not having any problems currenly.
I take Move Free and will read the bottle, but I don't believe that the claim that this is for pain relief is true. The Glucosamine / Chondroitin are suppose to help lubricate the joints etc (as explianed to me by my Dr. by the way, I'm 54 and started running 4 years ago, my Dr is 60. |
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posted: 1/9/2008 at 5:51 PM |
| Quote from lph53 on 1/9/2008 at 5:42 PM: I started taking it onthe recommendation of my Dr who was also a runner. I have had knee problems and back fatique for years and amd not having any problems currenly.
I take Move Free and will read the bottle, but I don't believe that the claim that this is for pain relief is true. The Glucosamine / Chondroitin are suppose to help lubricate the joints etc (as explianed to me by my Dr. by the way, I'm 54 and started running 4 years ago, my Dr is 60.
I predict a certain kosher Coke loving race director will shortly post a really, really long medical article to clear this up.
I'm going to get some popcorn. And a dictionary, so I can understand the Fancy-Pants words. |
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posted: 1/9/2008 at 6:14 PM |
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