Can someone give me information on glucosomine conriton?

Question

Vitamin/mineral?
benefits/how taken/dosage?

Answer 1

Relieves pain, stiffness, and swelling of the knees, fingers, and other joints due to osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.
Helps reduce arthritic back and neck pain.
May speed the healing of sprains and strengthen joints, preventing future injury.

Dosage: The usual dosage for arthritis and other conditions is 500 mg glucosamine sulfate three times a day, or 1,500 mg daily. This amount has been shown to be safe for all individuals and effective for most. People weighing more than 200 pounds or taking diuretics may need higher daily doses (about 900 mg per 100 pounds of body weight); talk to your doctor about an appropriate dosage.

Guidelines for use: Glucosamine is typically taken long term and appears to be very safe. It may not bring relief as quickly as pain relievers or anti-inflammatories (it usually works in two to eight weeks), but its benefits are far greater and longer-lasting when it's used over a period of time. Take glucosamine with meals to minimize the chance of digestive upset.

Because it is a natural substance produced in the body, glucosamine is virtually free of side effects, though no long-term studies have been done. Gastrointestinal effects, such as heartburn or nausea, occur rarely in those who take glucosamine supplements.

Answer 2

The correct spelling is Glucosamine & Chondroitin. You might also hear this supplement called MSM. This supplement is for joint pain Glucosamine is a sulfate from shellfish or other sources but primarily shellfish. Chondroitin is also a sulfate. People who have reactions to shellfish should be careful to know the source of glucosamine. It does wonders for joint pain. However, it takes about six weeks to actually feel relief. A person has to take the supplement everyday and have "faith" that in about six weeks some joint pain will be relieved. Most MSM comes in tablet form and depending on the dosage can be taken 1 to 3 times a day. Most products come in 200 mg, 250mg, 800 mg and up to 1000mg. This supplement also comes in powder form. Dosages will change with the size ordered. I find it works quite well.

Answer 3

Glucosamine (C6H13NO5) is an amino sugar and a prominent precursor in the biochemical synthesis of glycosylated proteins and lipids. Glucosamine is found as a major component of the shells of crustaceans and other arthropods, in fungi and many higher organisms and is one of the most abundant monosaccharides. It is produced commercially by the hydrolysis of crustacean shells. Glucosamine is commonly used as a treatment for osteoarthritis, although its acceptance as a medical therapy varies. As far a Vitamin or mineral Glucosamine and chondroitin is a dietary supplement.Talk to your Dr. before taking if you are diabetic (it may influence blood sugar )and do not take if you are allergic to shellfish.

Answer 4

It works for me. Coats the bones in your joints.
Use a name brand like Bio Flex at first. Triple dose for the first few weeks.
If it helps, cut back and use what works.
If you are allergic to shell fish, there is a vegetarian type available at a health food store.