Glucosamine--Magic bullet or snake oil? - Page 2

Nostradamus · 11-12-2012, 04:50 PM

Latest study show Glucosamine shows no benefit over taking placebo

rk_sports · 11-15-2012, 05:41 PM

so I guess it's snake oil according to this article

Glucosamine and Chondroitin for Arthritis: Benefit is Unlikely by Stephen Barrett, M.D

ssgator80 · 11-16-2012, 06:44 AM

"Glucosamine supplements are derived from shellfish shells; chondroitin supplements are generally made from cow cartilage."

Mikeler - you sure you are not taking chondroitin. I thinks its collecting in your belly. LOL

mikeler · 11-16-2012, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ssgator80

"Glucosamine supplements are derived from shellfish shells; chondroitin supplements are generally made from cow cartilage."

Mikeler - you sure you are not taking chondroitin. I thinks its collecting in your belly. LOL

I'm taking glucosamine sulftate, no chondroitin in it. How dare you make light of my belly in a serious health and fitness discussion!

Cindysphinx · 11-16-2012, 08:16 PM

I also tried the big horse pills for knee issues. Didn't help, and I didn't like wondering what those pills might be doing to me.

I got my knees healthy with diligent attention to strengthening.

SystemicAnomaly · 11-16-2012, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Cindysphinx

I also tried the big horse pills for knee issues. Didn't help, and I didn't like wondering what those pills might be doing to me.

I got my knees healthy with diligent attention to strengthening.

As I recall, you only tried them for a month. Not enough time to see much of an effect according to most sources.

garywsyu · 11-18-2012, 08:45 PM

Sure it is a snake oil to some of their conditions, no joke to me anyway.

I first diagnosed with TMJ years ago but no cure on it. Until I was prescribed Gloucosamine/Chondroitin to try on, it turned wonder within a day. BTW the tingling sensation on my finger joints turned disappeared, my jello feel knees have been strengthened since then.

No worry to swallow the pills for a month to see whether it is your buddy, or your are someone else.

5263 · 11-19-2012, 02:20 PM

It has been amazing for my dog, but didn't seem to help me much if any.

sureshs · 11-19-2012, 05:16 PM

Dogs and humans should be pretty similar in this regard.

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garywsyu New User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 39	Sure it is a snake oil to some of their conditions, no joke to me anyway. I first diagnosed with TMJ years ago but no cure on it. Until I was prescribed Gloucosamine/Chondroitin to try on, it turned wonder within a day. BTW the tingling sensation on my finger joints turned disappeared, my jello feel knees have been strengthened since then. No worry to swallow the pills for a month to see whether it is your buddy, or your are someone else. __________________ 30yrs tennis; 20yrs stringing; no stopping

11-19-2012, 02:20 PM	#28
5263 Legend Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 7,371	It has been amazing for my dog, but didn't seem to help me much if any. __________________ ************ MTM Instructor -Pro Supex Big Ace

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