Does taking glucosamine help?
[back to top] [FAQ contents] From: Jay Tanzman – May ’99 According to a quick search of the medical literature (Medline), glucosamine has shown promise in some clinical trials in the treatment of arthritis; however, the studies were not well conducted, and hence inconclusive. Additionally, long-term safety has not been ascertained. From: Jay Tanzman – June ’00 You might want to give glucosamine sulfate supplements a try. They are purported to work by promoting the growth of joint cartilage and by inhibiting inflammation. A review of the research on glucosamine has recently been published (1), with the authors concluding that, although the research to-date is not conclusive, there is evidence of benefit. Anecdotally, my own experience was that I benefited from taking glucosamine. I have had arthritis in my knees for at least 10 years. I messed mine up running when I was in my teens. Until recently, I could not run more than 20 minutes before the onset of pain. I also was having increasi
