Glucosamine Chondroitin Sulfate Dietary Supplement for Osteoarthritis
- 1. A DIETARY SUPPLEMENT FOR TREATMENT OF OSTEOARTHRITIS
- 2. Inflammation of the bone and joint Primarily caused by “wear and tear” on a joint Cartilage, ligaments, and muscles surrounding the joint are weakened Key Risk Factors: Family History Lifestyle Joint Injury Additional Risk Factors: Obesity Age Muscle Weakness (Osteoarthritis, 2011, p. 1) (Osteoarthritis, 2012)
- 3. Joint and muscle stiffness Joint pain Joint swelling Crackling sound during joint movement Reduced joint mobility (Osteoarthritis, 2011)
- 5. An amino sugar (monosaccharide); found in the human body; specifically in the synovial fluid around the joints Glucosamine sulfate is a biological compound derived from shellfish in non-vegetarian based dietary supplements It supports musculoskeletal health: tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and synovial fluid (Glucosamine Sulfate, 2011)
- 6. Another sugar molecule found in the human body Chondroitin sulfate (CS) is also a biological compound It plays a fundamental role water retention of the cartilage (Jerosch, 2011, p. 5)
- 7. SAM-e (S-adenosylmethionine) A synthetic form of a chemical found in all human cells; a natural analgesic; anti- inflammatory action; promotes cartilage growth Massage Therapy Eases the arthritic pain Meditation Helps with the stress and pain associated with arthritis (Rath, n.d.) (Arthritis Foundation, 2014)
- 8. Glucosamine: Reduces pain Improves function/mobility of the joint Reduces osteoarthritis progression Reduces risk of total joint replacement Chondroitin Sulfate: Reduces osteoarthritis progression Reduces the rate of decline in minimum joint space width in osteoarthritis of the knee (structural changes) (Jerosch, 2011, p. 5, 7)
- 9. Look for Independent Certification: NSF International Dietary Supplement Certification U.S. Pharmacopeia Convention Verified Dietary Supplements Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Certification
- 10. Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org/ http://www.arthritistoday.org/ http://kidsgetarthritistoo.org/ Current news, FREE newsletters, games, diet information/recommendations, exercise videos, supplement guides, information on various treatments, and types of arthritis…can be accessed from these websites
- 11. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) http://nccam.nih.gov/ http://nccam.nih.gov/health/chondroitin National Institutes of Health: Office of Dietary Supplements http://ods.od.nih.gov/
- 12. NOW Foods Glucosamine & Chondroitin products http://nowfoods.com/ GMP Certified SOLGAR Glucosamine Hyaluronic Acid Chondroitin MSM (Shellfish-Free) Tablets http://www.solgar.com/SolgarProducts/
- 13. Check with your health care provider if you are interested in trying alternative treatments, especially if you are currently on any prescription medications and/or have other medical conditions (including food allergies). This is done to avoid any complications and to provide the best treatment for you. Make sure that the dietary supplement is of good quality.
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