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Feeling the first twinges in your hinges from osteoarthritis? Try the one-two punch of glucosamine and chondroitin.
These supplements aren't new, but new evidence suggests that they do work to combat osteoarthritis. One analysis conducted at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine compared the results of over 20 studies of the supplements. The researchers found that the majority of studies showed that people who used glucosamine and chondroitin had a significant improvement in pain and mobility compared to the people who received no treatment. The combination therapy may even relieve osteoarthritis pain just as well as ibuprofen.
If you suffer from osteoarthritis or have a family history of the illness, try 1,500 milligrams of glucosamine and 1,200 milligrams of chondroitin sulfate per day.
Glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate are natural substances found in and around the cells of cartilage. Glucosamine and chondroitin serve as the building blocks for glycosaminoglycans, the major component of cartilage. Cartilage functions in joints to buffer impact and provide a smooth surface where bones meet. By adding glucosamine and chondroitin to your diet, you may increase the amount of glycosaminoglycans in cartilage and slow or even reverse the progression of osteoarthritis. What's more, the studies of glucosamine and chondroitin thus far have revealed few side effects.
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