Started taking Glucosamine

I've got very weak ankles that I seem to sprain all the time and I started taking a Glucosamine and MSM in one everyday about a month ago and I've noticed a big difference when running and wearing certain types of shoes

I have struggled with the same issues. I can sure see a difference when I take my supplements religiously. I woud recommend a formula that includes hyaluronic acid, glucosamine and MSM. The one I like is Source Naturals Hyaluronic Joint Complex.

Hyaluronic acid works by acting as a cushion and lubricant in the joints and other tissues. It also thought to positively affect the way the body responds to injury.

Good stuff! I think you will see a difference!

Yvonne

The DH and I took a glucosamine/chondroitin mix for a couple of years and we noticed no difference when we went on it or off it. One, just know that there is no standard in manufacturing. Consumer Reports did a study a few years back and found that the Target brand was among the most reliable. And two, keep an eye on your cholesterol. There have been some studies and lots of anecdotal evidence that glucosamine raises cholesterol levels. Ironically, we haven't taken it in over a year and this year the DH's cholesterol dropped 42 points despite very minor changes in diet or exercise. We're only left wondering if that is in part due to not taking the supplement any longer. MSM has not been linked to higher levels of cholesterol tho.

Hi, I'm a vet tech and the vet I work for highly recommends glucosamine but there are many different brands of glucosamine out there and alot of them are nothing more than a sugar pill the brand he recommends and uses on himself is "Cosamin" (sp?) its sold at drug store like Walgreens and it pretty expensive (around $70 a bottle) but I know that it works well for him. Keep in mind it will take about two months of everyday usage to see a difference. Alot of people will take it for a couple of weeks and just quit because they don't see any improvments, it takes longer than that. Our German shepherd has grade 7 hip dysplasia (the worst it can be) and he takes the canine version of the pill (cosequin) and it seems to have helped him tremendously! I hope this helped and good luck!

Check out some of the info available online. I thought it would work on my arthritis in my knees. Turns out I was allergic to one of the sea products used in the manufacture of most of the glucosamine products on the market. Losing weight has helped the most of anything I have tried.

I had ITBS as well and major Knee problems last year (I am a runner) I bought compression sleeves and was fit for running shoes at a Run Shoppe. This helped my shin splints but not the knee and ITBS issues. Strength training, stretching and Glucosamine Chondroitin has helped me TREMEendously the last few months I have been pain free!!!! The only time I feel a slight crick in my knees are during speed workouts which is normal and they are fine the next day. I take 2 Publix Extra strength pills. I went there and compared all the ones on the shelf there were about 10 different brands and Publix was the lucky winner. You MUST take it every day for it to work and yes it does take 4-6 weeks to start kicking in. You need to rest your knees for them to heel first as well. I had to take an entire month off running for mine to heel correctly and take the supplement and am so happy I did!