Food Supplements - Glucosamine Sulfate - Ailments / Situations Where Used

Any situation involving joint damage or degeneration can benefit from glucosamine. This ranges from acute sports injuries to more chronic situations such as arthritis and osteoarthritis. In stark contrast to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that degrade cartilage when used to treat osteoarthritis, glucosamine can stop and reverse the degenerative process. Joint pain and tenderness are also reduced, making the situation more easy to deal with.

Over twenty independent studies have shown that one form, glucosamine sulfate (GS), proves highly effective in treating degenerative joint disease by providing the necessary building block that facilitates repair.

Young athletes engaging in activities that cause connective tissue stress can also benefit from glucosamine supplementation as they use up a greater quantity of amino sugars during their training.