BLG Health-What are Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate?

Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are substances
found naturally in the body. Glucosamine is a form
of amino sugar that is believed to play a role in
cartilage formation and repair. Chondroitin
sulfate is part of a large protein molecule
(proteoglycan) that gives cartilage elasticity.

Both glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are
sold as dietary or nutritional supplements.
They are extracted from animal tissue:
glucosamine from crab, lobster or shrimp
shells; and chondroitin sulfate from animal
cartilage, such as tracheas or shark cartilage.

What do they do?

Past studies show that some people with
mild to moderate osteoarthritis (OA) taking
either glucosamine or chondroitin sulfate
reported pain relief at a level similar to
that of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and
ibuprofen. Some research indicates that
the supplements might also slow cartilage
damage in people with OA. Definitive
results about the effects of these
supplements are expected from an
in-depth clinical study currently being
conducted by the National Institutes
of Health.

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Presented By Larry Guzda

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