Question 1

what are  side effects of chondroitin?

Accepted Answer

Doesnt work!: Both chondroitin and glucosamine can appreciably increase blood sugar.  Their is scant evidence it works. 3.8 bilolion per year spent on these supplments.

Question 2

what are differences are between msm & chondroitin?

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TWO TOTALLY : Different compounds, supposed to work differently and possibly complimentary.

Question 3

how do i know if glucosamine and or chondroitin is right for me?

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Glucosamine/chondroi: Try it--necessary ingredients for the production of healthy cartilage.

Question 4

what exactly is glucosamine chondroitin?

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Cartilage Components: Glucosamine is a modified sugar that can be crosslinked to form shellfish shells and glycosaminoglyans, a major component of connective tissue. Chondroitin sulfate is a particular kind of glycosaminoglycan that is especially prevalent in cartilage and is often depleted during osteoarthritis..

Question 5

how effective is chondroitin for  treating osteoarthritis?

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Unknown: Just like glucosamine, chondroitin has not shown to be significantly helpful in oa. Of course there are people who do take these supplements and believe they are helpful for oa. In my practice, I have not seen significant benefit but i see patients with fairly severe oa.

Question 6

how much chondroitin supplement can i take?

Accepted Answer

1,000 mg: This is the recommended dose to take with glucosamine 1, 500 mg for joint related pain.

Question 7

does glucosamine and chondroitin really work?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The combination of glucosamine and chondroitin has been shown in studies to (1) provide a degree of pain relief in the short term, and (2) trigger growth of new cartilage when taken for at least two years straight.  So it can help you pain and reverse some of the chronic damage.  You can find this in the health food store.  MSM is not necessary and adds to the cost of the product.

Question 8

how will chondroitin help treat osteoarthritis?

Accepted Answer

May help: A study recently showed it to relieve hand pain from oa, but it would not reverse or stop the arthritis process.

Question 9

what does glucosamine chondroitin do to your body?

Accepted Answer

Help cartilage: They are the building blocks of normal cartilage. If you can take them in a form that you can absorb thru your GI tract there is some research that shows that 1500 mg + in divided doses can decrease joint pain from arthritic joints. Read book "cure for arthritis" details many of the studies. Studies are on going, vets have been using it for years on dogs with good success.

Question 10

can chondroitin and glucosamin help with osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: These agents are used in joint related issues not osteoporosis. This condition would respond to bisphosphonate (like boniva) therapy and calcium/vitamin d.

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