The Truth About Glucosamine Supplements

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What Is The Role of Glucosamine? • To see daily videos about body health ✅SUBSCRIBE✅ to our channel: https://bit.ly/3loBLuK... • We recommend you watch this video too: • Vitamin E: Everything You NEED to Know • We'll be talking about these items in this video: • What is glucosamine? • What are the benefits of taking glucosamine? • What are the side effects of taking glucosamine? • What foods are high in glucosamine? • Who should not take glucosamine? • How long should I take glucosamine? • What is Chondroitin Sulfate? • What to Do Instead of Taking Glucosamine Supplements? • Glucosamine plays a vital role in building and repairing cartilage. Many people take glucosamine supplements in the hope of boosting their joint health. Do they work? If you experience joint pain you may be tempted by supplements such as, glucosamine and chondroitin, which are often taken together, or omega-3 pills such as fish oil. Here, we look at the evidence for when these supplements might help—and other pain management strategies to try. A common question we are asked is, “Would it help me to take Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate?” Glucosamine is a natural sugar that exists in the fluid around the joints, as well as in animal bones, bone marrow, shellfish, and fungi. The glucosamine in supplements usually comes from the shells of shellfish, though there is also a synthetic form. Chondroitin is similar to glucosamine, and also occurs naturally in joints. These were the second most popular dietary supplement after fish oil, and other types of omega-3 fatty acids. However, experts have questioned whether glucosamine supplements are useful, citing a lack of scientific evidence. In this video, we explain what glucosamine is, why people take it, and whether research indicates that the supplements can help. We also look at some possible side effects and other risks. What is glucosamine? • Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are nutritional supplements and are not subject to the same rigorous regulations required for prescription, and non-prescription drugs. Therefore, if you decide to take any supplements, you do so at your own risk. Glucosamine supplements typically come as tablets or capsules, but they are also available as injections. Also, there are various types of glucosamine, and it is not clear whether they have different effects. The types include: • Glucosamine sulfate • Glucosamine hydrochloride • N-acetyl glucosamine • Some supplements combine glucosamine with other ingredients, such as chondroitin sulfate, shark cartilage, or methylsulfonylmethane, known as MSM. Some people say that these supplements help with joint pain, but there is not enough scientific evidence to confirm this. The American College of Rheumatologists and the Arthritis Foundation advise people not to use glucosamine or chondroitin sulfate supplements for osteoarthritis. While they are likely to be safe for most people, experts have not confirmed that they work. It is important to keep in mind that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate the production of glucosamine products or any other supplements. As a result, it is not possible to know exactly what they contain. Supplements do not always, for example, contain the ingredients listed on their labels. Tests have shown that the glucosamine content in supplements can range from zero to over 100% of the amount advertised. Also, in some cases, labels listed glucosamine hydrochloride when the supplements contained glucosamine sulfate. • Function • The body uses glucosamine to build and repair cartilage. Cartilage is a flexible, tough, rubbery connective tissue that protects the bones in the joints. It provides padding and prevents the bones from rubbing together. As people age, their cartilage can become less flexible and start to break down. This can lead to pain, inflammation, and tissue damage, which, for example, occurs in osteoarthritis. There is some evidence that glucosamine might slow this process and benefit cartilage health. Glucosamine occurs naturally in the body, but levels fall as people get older. In time, the reduction could contribute to joint deterioration. • Glucosamine and Chondroitin Supplements • A trial of 662 people with knee osteoarthritis finds that these supplements relieved the pain for some people—but over time they were no more effective than a placebo. And more recently, a study of 1,625 people found that using glucosamine and chondroitin over four years did not relieve knee pain, or prevent cartilage loss in people with osteoarthritis any better than a placebo. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons does not recommend these supplements for osteoarthritis of the knee. • #parshealthclinic #parshealthtv #glucosamine #glucosaminesupplements #chondroitinsupplements

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