Glucosamine & Chondroitin
Glucosamine
What is glucosamine?
There is now extensive and compelling evidence of the effects of Glucosamine in the support of joint health and it can help reduce joint stiffness together with increasing joint mobility.
Glucosamine is an essential building block of a substance known as glycoaminoglycans (GAGs) which forms the basis of all cartilage tissues. Glucosamine works by stimulating the repair and renewal of cartilage tissue.
How does glucosamine work?
By helping reform and renew cartilage in the joint, glucosamine is intended to provide specific benefit in supporting joint mobility and reducing joint stiffness and pain.
How much glucosamine do I need?
Evidence from numerous trials suggests that good benefits can be achieved from levels of 1500mg of Glucosamine sulphate or hydrochloride for between 3 to 6 months. After this time it is usually possible to maintain these benefits with a daily dose of 750mg.What is the difference between different glucosamine and chondroitin product types?
Tablets - Most Glucosamine products are tablets as they offer simplicity and cost effectiveness. However, as the amount of Glucosamine sulphate/hydrochloride needed is between 750mg-1500mg per day, often two large tablets need to be taken and long term compliance may be difficult.Liquids – Some Glucosamine products are in liquid or effervescent powder/tablet form. These products offer convenience and ease of use, with long term compliance being potentially very good, but they can be a little pricey.
