Parliament10 wrote:Darth Celtic wrote:Parliament10 wrote:My understanding is, that you cannot replace cartilage, once it is completely gone.
And that the lack of cartilage, is in essence, the various forms of Arthritis. (Bone against bone.)
I began taking it (Glucosamine) at age 41, when my knees began "cracking".
I added Chondroitin & MSM a year or so later.
My knees stopped cracking after the first week.
And, I have yet to develop any type of Arthritis. I'm 53.
If it benefits you in the least, you'll start to feel it in about a week.
The full effect, takes about three months to build up in your system.
It's not a wonder drug. It's not medicine.
It's just a naturally occurring supplement.
Doctors may say that supplements won't or don't help. As more "research" is needed.
They will however, prescribe you plenty of pills.
Choose Wisely . . .
The next step up is Shark Cartilage. Which I'm told helps Arthritis (once you get it) among other alleged benefits.
I haven't been there, yet. So I cannot recommend it.
What Are the Benefits of Chondroitin Glucosamine MSM?
BY JANET RENEE, MS, RD | OCT. 03, 2017
https://www.livestrong.com/article/205738-what-are-the-benefits-of-chondroitin-glucosamine-msm/
WebMD
https://www.webmd.com/osteoarthritis/arthritis-supplements#1
Stuff works good, but It always makes me feel bloated when I take it. As it takes 2-4 weeks to feel the benefits of it, I can rarely stand the bloating long enough to get the full effect.
Maybe I'll look into better quality. I don't know. I too am old (43).
It's made from shellfish.
Look it up. check to see if you have some type of interaction, with something else that you're taking.
I'm all about Natural Remedies, first. -- So Bloating, would be covered by Probiotics.
Being as old as me, Probiotics is probably going to be good either way.
I take omega 3 fish oil and i'm fine. Never seem to notice an issue eating shellfish. Maybe now that I don't drink any soda and drink mainly water, it would be better. I'll start again.
