Glucosamine/Chondroitin

DebM · 05-02-2012, 05:56 AM

Does anyone have any suggestions on good brands of these? I've heard that some are a waste of $$$. I had a tear in my knee repaired 2 weeks ago and my doctor mentioned them - not that I had to take them but I might want to look into those supplements.....

scottieMike · 05-02-2012, 10:55 AM

The current medical opinion (I am not a doctor) is that it may or may not work. For some people, there appears to be a positive effect. For others, there is no change.

Best advice is try it for a month. If you feel better, continue using it. If not stop

Chelveston · 07-29-2012, 04:17 PM

My bil noticed a difference when he changed from the Sam's club brand. I'm not sure what he's using now. Brands do, apparently, make a difference with this supplement.

cammie · 07-30-2012, 06:30 AM

I take Dona Glucosamine, which is a prescription here but not in the US. I think it helps, but can't really be sure without stopping it to see the difference. It was prescribed by the orthopaedic surgeon instead of having surgery which he didn't think I was ready for yet, LOL.

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DebM Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,175 Gallery: DebM	Glucosamine/Chondroitin Does anyone have any suggestions on good brands of these? I've heard that some are a waste of $$$. I had a tear in my knee repaired 2 weeks ago and my doctor mentioned them - not that I had to take them but I might want to look into those supplements.....

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05-02-2012, 10:55 AM	#2
scottieMike Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 196 Gallery: scottieMike Stats: 265/228/175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2011	The current medical opinion (I am not a doctor) is that it may or may not work. For some people, there appears to be a positive effect. For others, there is no change. Best advice is try it for a month. If you feel better, continue using it. If not stop

07-29-2012, 04:17 PM	#3
Chelveston Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 651 Gallery: Chelveston Stats: Health at every size WOE: Atkins Start Date: restart Jan '09	My bil noticed a difference when he changed from the Sam's club brand. I'm not sure what he's using now. Brands do, apparently, make a difference with this supplement.

07-30-2012, 06:30 AM	#4
cammie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 485 Gallery: cammie Stats: 262.5 / 199 / 140 WOE: LC Start Date: Goal Nov 2011/ Restart Jan 2013	I take Dona Glucosamine, which is a prescription here but not in the US. I think it helps, but can't really be sure without stopping it to see the difference. It was prescribed by the orthopaedic surgeon instead of having surgery which he didn't think I was ready for yet, LOL.