Glucosamine
Garrett Driscoll
November 17, 2008
Glucosamine, a natural compound found in healthy cartilage, has recently been recommended for the conditions of the joints and bones, and in particular the knee. The use of glucosamine has become popular in regards to osteoarthritis because it is believed that glucosamine can benefit the synovial fluid which is the fluid that keeps your cartilage working properly. It also works with the cartilage to strengthen it so you can keep your bones and joints in good working condition even as you age.
Glucosamine is one of the leading treatments of knee osteoarthritis and has been proven over and over again to be especially effective, even more so than prescription steroids. It treats mild to moderate conditions but it also treats osteoarthritis in general. Although the studies have been considerably less, it is thought to be just as effective as it is with knee osteoarthritis. More studies are being completed to try different types of glucosamine but for now researches believe that taking a glucosamine supplement is the best form of glucosamine that you can put in your body in regards to treating these two conditions.
Glucosamine doesn´t just stop at providing relieve for osteoarthritis though. It is also thought to be beneficial when it comes to chronic venous insufficiency which is a syndrome that includes leg swelling, varicose veins, skin chances and skin ulcers. It has also been used in patients with diabetes and related conditions. Lastly, studies are being conducted on the use of glucosamine in patients with irritable bowel syndrome, overall leg pain, and knee rehabilitation as well. Although it may be too soon too tell, the results are promising that glucosamine can help with all of those illnesses in order to keep your body running smooth and strong.
Another supplement that may help treat osteoarthritis is bovine collagen. Many naturopathic doctors believe that collagen supplements can help to stimulate collagen growth and bring relief from arthritis pain. This natural way of stimulating collagen growth is preferable to invasive surgical treatments. Surgery can be necessary, but should be used only when other treatments are exhausted. Supplements provide another avenue of treatment outside of mainstream medicine.
With these other alternative treatments available, there are more options that an arthritis sufferer can choose from. Supplements can be alot less expensive and very effective than traditional treatments. It is still very important to consult your doctor before adding any nutritional supplement to your treatment regimen, but theycan often improve symptoms and lead to a better quality of life.
Glucosamine is one of the leading treatments of knee osteoarthritis and has been proven over and over again to be especially effective, even more so than prescription steroids. It treats mild to moderate conditions but it also treats osteoarthritis in general. Although the studies have been considerably less, it is thought to be just as effective as it is with knee osteoarthritis. More studies are being completed to try different types of glucosamine but for now researches believe that taking a glucosamine supplement is the best form of glucosamine that you can put in your body in regards to treating these two conditions.
Glucosamine doesn´t just stop at providing relieve for osteoarthritis though. It is also thought to be beneficial when it comes to chronic venous insufficiency which is a syndrome that includes leg swelling, varicose veins, skin chances and skin ulcers. It has also been used in patients with diabetes and related conditions. Lastly, studies are being conducted on the use of glucosamine in patients with irritable bowel syndrome, overall leg pain, and knee rehabilitation as well. Although it may be too soon too tell, the results are promising that glucosamine can help with all of those illnesses in order to keep your body running smooth and strong.
Another supplement that may help treat osteoarthritis is bovine collagen. Many naturopathic doctors believe that collagen supplements can help to stimulate collagen growth and bring relief from arthritis pain. This natural way of stimulating collagen growth is preferable to invasive surgical treatments. Surgery can be necessary, but should be used only when other treatments are exhausted. Supplements provide another avenue of treatment outside of mainstream medicine.
With these other alternative treatments available, there are more options that an arthritis sufferer can choose from. Supplements can be alot less expensive and very effective than traditional treatments. It is still very important to consult your doctor before adding any nutritional supplement to your treatment regimen, but theycan often improve symptoms and lead to a better quality of life.
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