subject: How Do Glucosamine Chondroitin Work? [print this page] Glucosamine: It is a cartilage-building sugar compound which is very helpful for relieving pain caused by arthritis disease. It slows down joint damage. It is still unknown whether it can reverse the disease or not. It is particularly useful against arthritis of knee and more effective than ibuprofen for relief of symptoms caused by arthritis.
Chondroitin sulfate: It is a cartilage-building compound and it also works as well as glucosamine. It is not properly absorbed by our body but the combination of glucosamine and chondroitin have become popular for its effectiveness.
Glucosamine Chondroitin both are two molecules which make the cartilage in the joints of our body. Cartilage undergoes a continuous process of breakdown and repair in the joints. Building blocks of cartilage must be present for the proper repairing. Glucosamine molecule is used for formation and repair of cartilage and Chondroitin is responsible for resiliency of cartilage. Oral consumption of Glucosamine Chodroitin supplements increases the rate of formation of new cartilage by building blocks in it.
Side effects of Glucosamine Chodroitin have been noted in some cases which are as below:
1. Diarrhea or Constipation
2. Indigestion
3. Nausea
4. Upset stomach
5. Soft stools
6. Build-up of pressure when applied on eye.
7. Heart burn
Glucosamine Chondroitin causes various health problems when they are unregulated so it is advised to take extra caution before buying these supplements. Even the quality sometimes is not good because of non reliable manufacturers in the market. So you need to take care to choose the best quality and the one which affects our health.
