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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.
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