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News on joint health and glucosamine sulfate Glucosamine sulfate has been used in treatment of osteoarthritis for many years now. Numerous scientific studies have documented the pain relieving and pain reducing effects of glucosamine sulfate. A couple of studies have also shown evidence that glucosamine sulfate not only reduces pain, but may also help to slow down degeneration of cartilage (Reginster JY, et al, 2001, Pavelka K, et al, 2002). Now there is even more evidence that glucosamine sulfate provides protection for cartilage and slows down cartilage degeneration. In a recent study of patients with knee osteoarthritis the researchers contacted patients who had participated in two previous randomized, placebo-controlled double-blind trials where the participants had received treatment with glucosamine sulfate for at least 12 months (Bruyere O, et al, 2008). The average duration of follow up was approximately 5 years after the end of the trials and treatment discontinuation. These patients were assessed for incidence of total knee replacement and it was found that total knee replacement had occurred in over twice as many patients from the placebo group when compared to the group who had been taking glucosamine sulfate. The researchers concluded that treatment of knee osteoarthritis with glucosamine sulfate for at least 12 months and up to 3 years may prevent total joint replacement in an average follow-up of 5 years after discontinuation of the glucosamine. This is very good news since osteoarthritis is a very common condition. You don’t even have to be old to see cartilage degeneration, especially in the knees. In light of this information it seems to be a very good idea to take glucosamine sulfate and other nutrients to support the cartilage in your joints. There is more than one form of glucosamine. One is called N-acetyl glucosamine (NAG), but N-acetyl glucosamine has not been used in any studies for people with osteoarthritis. Another form of glucosamine is called glucosamine hydrochloride (glucosamine HCL). This form of glucosamine is cheaper, but has never been shown to be effective in any published studies. The sulfate component in glucosamine sulfate is believed to be an important factor. An easy way to support both joint cartilage, bone and other connective tissue is to take the BMJ formula. The BMJ contains both glucosamine sulfate as well as other components important for the musculoskeletal system.
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Wishing you the best of health,
Didrik
References: Bruyere O, et al. Total joint replacement after glucosamine sulphate treatment in knee osteoarthritis: results of a mean 8-year observation of patients from two previous 3-year, randomised, placebo-controlled trials. Osteoarthritis Cartilage, 2008 Feb;16(2):254-60. Pavelka K, Gatterova J, et al. Glucoseamine sulfate use and delay of progression of knee osteoarthritis. A 3-year, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study. Arch Intern Med, 2002; 162:2113-23. Reginster JY, et al. Long-term effects of glucoseamine sulfate on osteoarthritis progression: a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Lancet, 2001: 357:251-56.
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