A 36-year-old member asked:
should i take glucosamine tablets before or after food?
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Your choice: It does not matter all that much.
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Dr. Farshad Fani Marvasti commented
Family Medicine 14 years experience
In general, minerals such as as calcium and magnesium are best absorbed with food. It also best to divide the dosage between 2 meals rather than all in one to optimize bio availability. I would recommend doing that with nutrients such as Glucosamine as well.
Apr 20, 2014
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There is no data to suggest that taking it with food increases absorption.
Apr 20, 2014
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