A natural substance found in cartilage, glucosamine is manufactured from shellfish shells. Glucosamine therapy is especially promising because it may treat the underlying disease by improving cartilage health. It strengthens and slows the breakdown of cartilage by stimulating production of proteoglycans used in the synthesis and repair of cartilage. Although providing more immediate pain relief, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDS) such as Motrin and Advil may actually accelerate progression of arthritis by inhibiting cartilage repair. Continue reading "Glucosamine Sulfate for Arthritis"
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Glucosamine Sulfate for Arthritis
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June 5th, 2007