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"No studies have been published on over-the-counter preparations of chondroitin sulfates and glucosamine preparations; however, a link has been established between chondroitin and IC.22 A GAG in the form of N-acetyl glucosamine or glucosamine sulfate can be used as part of a multifactorial approach to repair the bladder epithelium. Glucosamine Sulfate 750 mg twice daily N-Acetyl Glucosamine 500 mg twice daily Vitamin A." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"It is difficult to document these claims scientifically (drug companies are hesitant to fund research on natural substances that cannot be patented and marketed "exclusively" for profit); but The Arthritis Foundation in the US has gone so far as to say that results on glucosamine are quite promising. Dosage: To ensure quality (and purity), ask a pharmacist for the pharmaceutical grade of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate. They come in tablet or capsule form. A common dosage is 500 mg of glucosamine three times a day, and 250 mg of chondroiton two or three times a day." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"More familiar to many of us, glucosamine, the over-the-counter natural product that has been touted to help with joint and cartilage problems associated with arthritis, may also provide some relief to individuals with multiple sclerosis. Using a mouse model of MS, neurologists recently found that doses of glucosamine similar to those commonly taken as supplements dramatically delayed the onset of MS symptoms and improved the ability of lab animals to walk and move. Researchers believe that glucosamine may prove useful in human trials for those suffering from MS. PROBIOTICS." - Donna Jackson Nakazawa, The Autoimmune Epidemic (Get the book.)

"Most of the earlier studies of glucosamine and chondroitin were performed by manufacturers and were not well controlled.16 In 2000 a metaanalysis of studies of glucosamine and chondroitin found that the studies that were funded by supplement manufacturers resulted in more favorable results for the supplement combo than did independent studies; few of the manufacturers' studies were properly controlled. Overall there was a moderate effect for both, and the authors concluded that some degree of efficacy was probable." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.) "However, for those of you who have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, two popular natural arthritis remedies, glucosamine and chondroitin, may help. But if you don't have osteoarthritis there is no evidence that these over-the-counter products prevent the development of osteoarthritis or reduce aches and pains unrelated to osteoarthritis, in spite of the claims of the manufacturers of vitamins and supplements. Glucosamine is derived from the shells of crabs and oysters and is widely promoted as a natural substance for the treatment of arthritis and joint pain." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"The main function of glucosamine in joints is to stimulate the manufacture of molecules known as glycosamino-glycans (GAGs), which are the key structural components of cartilage. It appears that as some people age, they lose the ability to manufacture sufficient levels of glucosamine. The result is that cartilage loses its ability to act as a shock absorber. The inability to manufacture glucosamine has been suggested to be the major factor leading to OA. Glucosamine sulfate has been the subject of more than three hundred scientific investigations and more than twenty double-blind studies." - Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D., The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods (Get the book.)

"For a discussion of the reason for scepticism regarding the neutri-ceuticals, chondroitin and glucosamine, see the editorial by Felson and McAlindon, "Glucosamine and Chondroitin for Osteoarthritis" (2000), and the two recent meta-analyses (Leeb and colleagues, "A Metaanalysis of Chondroitin Sulfate in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis," 2000, and McAlindon and colleagues, "Glucosamine and Chondroitin for Treatment of Osteoarthritis," 2000). From my perspective, these compounds are a waste of money. At least copper bracelets can be attractive." - Nortin M. Hadler, The Last Well Person: How to Stay Well Despite the Health-Care System (Get the book.)

"Glucosamine is a simple molecule that can be manufactured in the body. The main function of glucosamine in joints is to stimulate the manufacture of molecules known as glycosamino-glycans (GAGs), which are the key structural components of cartilage. It appears that as some people age, they lose the ability to manufacture sufficient levels of glucosamine. The result is that cartilage loses its ability to act as a shock absorber. The inability to manufacture glucosamine has been suggested to be the major factor leading to OA." - Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D., The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods (Get the book.)

"No wonder, then, that in recent years interest has grown markedly in naturally occurring glucosamine and chondroitin. These supplements—a sugar (glucosamine) and a substance found in connective tissues (chondroitin)—are widely taken in Italy, Germany and France, where they are said to both relieve pain and go one big step further: They purportedly help cartilage to regenerate." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.) "Dosage: To ensure quality (and purity), ask a pharmacist for the pharmaceutical grade of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate. They come in tablet or capsule form. A common dosage is 500 mg of glucosamine three times a day, and 250 mg of chondroiton two or three times a day. • Cayenne: A Pepper Pain Blocker -/Vmong its many uses, cayenne is touted by numerous herbalists for its impressive efficacy against many kinds of pain, especially chronic pain, which is why it is well suited as a remedy for arthritis." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"It appears that as some people age, they lose the ability to manufacture sufficient levels of glucosamine. The result is that cartilage loses its ability to act as a shock absorber. The inability to manufacture glucosamine has been suggested to be the major factor leading to OA. Glucosamine sulfate has been the subject of more than three hundred scientific investigations and more than twenty double-blind studies. glucosamine sulfate has been used by millions of people worldwide and is registered as a drug in the treatment of OA in more than seventy countries." - Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D., The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods (Get the book.)

"For a discussion of the reason for scepticism regarding the neutri-ceuticals, chondroitin and glucosamine, see the editorial by Felson and McAlindon, "Glucosamine and Chondroitin for Osteoarthritis" (2000), and the two recent meta-analyses (Leeb and colleagues, "A Metaanalysis of Chondroitin Sulfate in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis," 2000, and McAlindon and colleagues, "Glucosamine and Chondroitin for Treatment of Osteoarthritis," 2000). From my perspective, these compounds are a waste of money. At least copper bracelets can be attractive." - Nortin M. Hadler, The Last Well Person: How to Stay Well Despite the Health-Care System (Get the book.)

"Our approach to people with chronic arthritic pain is to recommend natural anti-inflammatories such as fish oil, glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, and willow bark. For now, we don't recommend the pharmaceutical anti-inflammatory drugs because they have too many downsides. In any case, two of the leading products—Vioxx and Bextra—have already been withdrawn from the market, and manufacturers of many other popular drugs in this class, both prescription and over-the-counter products, have been told by the FDA to include label warnings about potential health risks." - Stephen Sinatra, M.D. and James C., M.D. Roberts, Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late (Get the book.)

"Not only that, the glucosamine sulfate group showed a significant improvement in their WOMAC Index (a standardized measure of pain) while there was a trend for worsening of pain in the placebo group. Let's face it: Joint pain is uncomfortable and frustrating, especially for those who are used to living an active life. For relief from the pain, many reach for remedies like the prescription drugs in the category known as COX-2 inhibitors (Celebrex and Vioxx are famous examples), or pain relievers such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Aleve)." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"In 2000 a metaanalysis of studies of glucosamine and chondroitin found that the studies that were funded by supplement manufacturers resulted in more favorable results for the supplement combo than did independent studies; few of the manufacturers' studies were properly controlled. Overall there was a moderate effect for both, and the authors concluded that some degree of efficacy was probable.17 Only one of the studies reviewed in 2000 reported that patients definitely did not know whether they were being given a supplement or a placebo." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"Special supplements for joint and bone health may contain large amounts of manganese ascorbate along with chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine hydrochloride. This type of supplement has been found to relieve pain in some cases of mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee. MANGANESE TOXICITY Manganese toxicity from food alone has not been reported, although some diets provide as much as 20 mg daily. The Food and Nutrition Board has set a rather conservative tolerable upper intake level (UL) of 11 mg for adults. The UL for children ranges from 2 mg to 6 mg and the UL for adolescents is 9 mg." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.)

"Therefore I would not try to dissuade you from taking glucosamine and chondroitin for arthritis pain. See Chapter 2 for more information on arthritis treatments. The Bottom Line We often look to and depend on government experts to accurately tell us how to eat healthy and live right. The primary source of government information on eating healthy is its widely distributed food pyramid, which is constructed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"Dose: Start with 1,500 mg of glucosamine plus 1,200 mg of chondroitin, or start out with glucosamine only, adding chondroitin only if you don't feel benefits within about three months' time. Boswellia serrata Boswellia is a traditional Ayurvedic medicinal herb. It has been used to relieve arthritic symptoms for thousands of years. Modern research has pitted Boswellia against NSAIDs and found that it may be a more effective anti-inflammatory than the drugs." - Hyla Cass, Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutrition (Get the book.)

"NAG (N-Acetyl-Glucosamine) - Glutamine is also the precursor molecule for glucosamine production in the body. glucosamine is essential for making mucin, the protective layer in the intestinal wall. Therefore, NAG is an important adjunctive nutrient in supporting the intestinal lining. Butyric Acid - This is a naturally-occurring short-chain fatty acid found in butter but also made within your intestine. It has a number of functions, primarily limited to the intestine and liver. It is the most important and abundant short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) feeding the cells in the colon." - Antoinette Saville and Antony J. Haynes, Food Intolerance Bible (Get the book.)

"Since almost all dogs eventually suffer from arthritis, and larger dogs frequently suffer with a painful joint condition called hip dysplasia, the use of glucosamine is of more than theoretical use in veterinary practice. And there are no "placebo effects" with dogs. They don't get better because they think they're "supposed" to— they either feel (and act) better or they don't." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"As she became more sophisticated, she used the amino acids, especially glucosamine, an amino acid that will halt the cravings for alcohol. "If an alcoholic just opens the capsule and lets it dissolve under the tongue," she says, "it goes right across the blood brain barrier and shuts down the cravings for alcohol." Dr. Larson has created a detox formula that includes a number of well-researched components, all natural chemicals, no toxic drugs. She had to stop using tryptophan due to the FDA ban, now lifted." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"There is no better scientific support that screening you for high cholesterol, diabetes, osteoporosis, or breast and prostate cancer will advantage you than there is for neutraceuticals, Asian cures, poking and prodding, echinacea and garlic, glucosamine, vitamin E, and the like. Sectarian gobbledegook competes with the medical gobbledegook for your vulnerabilities. Neither camp is above disease mongering. How about some reality testing? The death rate is one per person and the time of death is set near to your eighty-fifth birthday." - Nortin M. Hadler MD, Worried Sick: A Prescription for Health in an Overtreated America (Get the book.)

"Instead of ordering an x-ray or MRI and starting her on Celebrex or Vioxx, we decided on a more practical approach: swimming as her only exercise until her knee started to improve; taking a low dose of an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drug that would provide maximum or very near maximum pain relief and be much less likely to upset her stomach than a full dose; taking glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate daily, which would not start to help for a month or two but had a good chance of providing relief from the pain and making her knee somewhat more resilient to the trauma of exercise." - John Abramson, Overdosed America: The Broken Promise of American Medicine (P.S.) (Get the book.)

"Another physician in Australia had noted a similar experience in one of his patients on 500 mg. of glucosamine three times daily. What percentage of migraine sufferers will benefit is not clear. A study was done by Dr. Allan Russell of Canada in 10 of his patients with difficult types of migraine. These patients were given 500 mg of glucosamine three times daily. After a lag period of 4 to 6 weeks, a worthwhile diminution in frequency and or intensity of headaches was noted. In some patients, the benefit did not appear until the dose was increased above 1500 mg daily." - James A. Howenstine, A Physician's Guide to Natural Health Products That Work (Get the book.)

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