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New research is redefining how physicians perceive
the popular supplement, Glucosamine. Over the years, the nutraceutical
may rebuild cartilage in the sore joints. The latest findings
are saying that Glucosamine is less potent than it was once
believed.
In
a recent clinical trial, researchers of the Tufts-New England
Medical Center determined that only a diminutive portion of
the supplement is actually absorbed in the body. The findings
showed that the standard over-the-counter doses is not potent
enough quell achy joints, hips and knees.
Despite
the recent determinations, other medical experts contend that
higher doses of Glucosamine may be effective. However, it poses
the question of safety. Since, Glucosamine is a form of sugar
that occurs naturally in the body, it’s theorized to play a
part in building cartilage (spongy tissue that gradually breaks
down in arthritic joints).
Over the
year, the supplement glucosamine has been evaluated in numerous
clinical trials. Overall, it outperformed placebo in relieving
pain. Surprisingly, clinical experiments suggest that taking
may repair any joint damage. This is deemed an advantageous
to other osteoarthritis therapies. Numerous patients afflicted
with joint pain have boasted about the supplements over prescribed
medications. An emerging number of physicians have been recommending
glucosamine as a daily alternative.
Prior to
the latest findings regarding the supplement’s doses, other
laboratory tests never tested the absorption rate of Glucosamine.
The latest trial involved 18 participants who took Glucosamine
(1,500 milligrams) for osteoarthritis. The tests showed that
higher doses of glucosamine may not only fend off the symptoms
associated with arthritis, but it could elevate the risk of
diabetes. In the meantime, new evaluations will be studying
how much glucosamine is safe and effective to take. |
