Glucosamine
Description
Glucosamine made from glucose and the amino acid glutamine and found in healthy cartilage. Glucosamine involved in the formation and repair of cartilage and other body tissues is manufactured endogenously. Glucosamine's production slows with aging.
Health Benefits of Glucosamine
Cardiovascular System
Glucosamine may help to prevent and alleviate Atherosclerosis (by stimulating the production of protective endogenous Glycosaminoglycans by the Endothelium that lines Blood Vessels). [1]
Glucosamine may help to prevent abnormal Blood Clotting. [2]
Digestive System
Glucosamine may alleviate the symptoms of Crohn's Disease. [3]
Glucosamine may alleviate the symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis. [4]
Eyes/Vision
Glucosamine (1,500 mg per day) may help to reduce intraocular pressure in Glaucoma patients (by maintaining the Collagen structure of the fluid drain). [5]
Excretory System
Glucosamine alleviates the symptoms of Interstitial Cystitis. [6]
Immune System
Glucosamine (especially the N-Acetyl-Glucosamine (NAG) form) may be useful for the treatment/prevention of Autoimmune Diseases. [7]
Glucosamine may inhibit the proliferation of Cancer - Breast cells. [8]
Glucosamine may help to prevent Cancer - Colon. [9]
Glucosamine may help to suppress Inflammation. [10]
Glucosamine may help to prevent Cancer - Lung. [11]
Glucosamine (N-Acetyl-Glucosamine form) may suppress Trichomonas vaginalis. [12]
Glucosamine may inhibit the proliferation of Cancer - Prostate cells. [13]
Metabolism
Glucosamine may inhibit the generation of Superoxide Free Radicals. [14]
Musculoskeletal System
Glucosamine (consumed orally or applied topically) is claimed to alleviate the Pain associated with Backache. [15]
Exogenous, supplemental Glucosamine may "instruct" Chondroclasts to cease destroying Cartilage and may reactivate Chondroblasts to recommence "building" new Cartilage. [16]
Glucosamine may accelerate the healing of Fractures: [17]
Anecdotal reports from doctors have stated that oral Glucosamine supplementation has in some cases accelerated the healing of Fractures by up to threefold.
Glucosamine may enhance the function of Intervertebral Disks and may inhibit the degeneration of Intervertebral Disks. [18]
Glucosamine may be an excellent treatment for Osteoarthritis. [19]
Glucosamine may alleviate Rheumatoid Arthritis. [20]
Glucosamine (especially the Glucosamine Hydochloride form (3,200 mg per day combined with 2,400 mg of Chondroitin Sulfate (mixture of CSA-A + CSA-C)) may alleviate many of the symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJD) where TMJD is a manifestation of Osteoarthritis. [21]
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