Glucosamine, is already proven to relieve the pain?

Whether consuming supplements Glucosamine to relieve the pain of the joints have to be side effects of constipation? Because it is experienced by papa and mama when I consume these supplements. Them why so experiencing hard bowel movements (constipation)?

2.) on the supplement product packaging bottles are sold in the market (I bought in pharmacies guardian) are noted writings such as this: "careful usage in patients diabetics" that what it means? If diabetics will experience the complications if the glukosamine supplement consume?

3.) are there any supplements in addition to glukosamine to cope with easing the pain of the joints? I beg her explanation.

Doctor's Answer:

I am Dr. Andreas will try help you Yes. Previously we must know first what is Glucosamine. Glucosamine is an amino sugar and compound is a substance that helps the production of proteins and fats. Glucosamine is part of chitin, which we can find in the exoskeleton of the alias "leather" animal crustaceans (shrimp) and the walls of the mold or fungi. Glucosamine is used as a supplement, not a drug.

(It is not used as the main treatment). Its function in therapy of osteoarthritis or liming is helpful as a therapy. Why is this so? Because glukosami can help support the structure of the cartilage (cartilage) in the joints. With the improvement of the structure of this cartilage will certainly improve the condition of the joints.

1. Well, according to its functions, not Glucosamine acts as a pain reliever. If you want to relieve the pain then use medications pain reliever. Indeed one of the side effects of Glucosamine is a mild digestive disorders like diarrhea, constipation and headaches and skin rashes. However, the incidence of side effects are usually mild and very rare. If Pal experience it, then try to improve diets used for example by increasing consumption of water and fiber, such as fruits and vegetables. If you still can not, then try to stop the consumption of the Glucosamine. If conditions worsen, check with your doctor.

2. As mentioned, glucosamine is a compound of sugar, so that its use needs to be careful. However, in studies that exist, if Glucosamine dosage according then consumed will not give bad influence on diabetics. Then no need to worry as long as its use is by the rules.

3. Once again, glucosamine is not used to relieve the pain.

In addition, glucosamine chondroitin MSM supplementation can also be given on the patient's osteoarthritis. Glucosamine and chondroitin supplementation is usually sold in a combination of drugs. Hopefully helpful