Arthritis and Chronic Joint Symptoms

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Glucosamine Sulfate For Overall Joints Health

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What is Glucosamine Sulfate?

Glucosamine Sulfate (also known as Glucosamine Sulphate) is the form that has been tested in dozens of clinical trials. It is very similar to glucosamine HCL (hydrochloride) in effectiveness, because the sulfate is simply a carrier molecule for the actual glucosamine. Another popular form of glucosamine is known as glucosamine HCL, or hydrochloride. Some studies have shown the HCL to be more effective and some have shown the sulfate to be more effective, so it would be prudent to either try both individually (probably not the most cost effective option) and see which one works better for you, or ideally simply find a product that contains both HCL and Sulfate.

Where Does Glucosamine Sulfate Come From?

All of the glucosamine forms originated from shellfish, and has been shown since the first clinical studies in 1980 to be effective at easing discomfort associated with arthritis - at least - if not more effectively than common non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as Ibuprofen or Aspirin. Glucosamine Sulfate (and HCL) also has very few side effects in comparison to NSAIDS, which can erode your digestive tract and cause internal bleeding, liver failure or death when taken over time or in people over the age of about 45 when your body being to not be able to heal quite as effectively.

How Does Glucosamine Sulfate Work?

Glucosamine Sulfate works by stimulating the production of a very important structure in your cartilage called the Glycosamine Glycans ( GAG). Your GAG acts as a nutrient base for the growth of your cartilage. Stimulating this complex will increase the production of your cartilage over time. This healing process is what reduces your pain. Glucosamine Sulfate gained widespread use for the treatment of arthritic conditions. Additionally solid basic science studies and prospective blinded human studies have shown that glucosamine is effective in:

Reducing joint pain

Increasing lubrication of the joint

Stimulating cartilage matrix repair

Inhibiting enzymes that breakdown cartilage

Preserving joint space

Anti-inflammatory actions

Osteoarthritis

Kidney stones

Minor injuries

Wound healing

Obesity

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