What is glucosimine?

Glucosamine: Glucosamine is an amino sugar used in the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans, which are sugar proteins found in cartiledge. Supplementation with glucosamine and it's many combined forms has been used to treat mild knee arthritis with equivocal benefits. The glucosamine sulfate form is the most effective although inconclusive as to a clinically significant effect on reducing the pain of osteoarthritis.

Natural compound: Glucosamine compounds are found naturally in healthy cartilage. It is often used effrectively for arthritis pain - especially in humans with knee problems. Many vetraniarians prescribe it for arthritic animals from dogs to horses. Recently, doubts have arisen about effectiveness but many still feel it helps more than risky drugs on the market.

Cartilage rebuilder.: 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.