Glucosamine is a substance found in the body that helps create a substance. That is part of the ligaments, cartilage in joints, and the fluid around joints. Which helps keep joints flexible and supports joint movement. 

In addition, glucosamine is also available in the form of drugs. And supplements extracted from sea shells or as a synthetic substance to treat or slow down joint degeneration. It can be divided into several types, such as glucosamine sulfate, glucosamine hydrochloride. And glucosamine chlorohydrate. Which have different molecular sizes and properties. 

Benefits of Glucosamine

Glucosamine plays an important role in building and maintaining the strength of joints in the body. Several studies have shown that glucosamine helps build cartilage. หรือถ้าคุณสนใจแทงบอลออนไลน์ UFABET คือเว็บที่มีอัตราต่อรองดีที่สุดในประเทศไทย สมัครเลยตอนนี้ที่ UFABET แทงบอล The white tissue that covers the ends of bones and joints, allowing joint movement without obstruction. 

Cartilage tends to wear and tear as we age, which is why osteoarthritis is a common condition in older adults, causing pain and swelling in the joints of the knees, hips, spine, and hands.

In addition, glucosamine may help create substances that are components of cartilage. And synovial fluid (Synovial Fluid), such as collagen, which helps lubricate the knee joint, allowing for easy knee movement. Some studies indicate that glucosamine may help reduce joint inflammation. Therefore, glucosamine is extracted as a medicine to treat bone. And joint diseases such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis  , and osteoporosis. 

Several studies have found that taking glucosamine supplements and medications may help treat. Or slow the progression of osteoarthritis in people with the following conditions: 

• It helps reduce pain in osteoarthritis patients who take glucosamine sulfate 1,500 mg per day. And no side effects were found in this research more than the placebo group.
• It may help relieve knee pain and improve mobility in patients treated for osteoarthritis with glucosamine sulfate for 6 months. 

In addition, glucosamine may be used to treat other conditions such as allergies. Inflammatory bowel disease,  sports injuries, and chronic back pain. However, there is a lack of sufficient studies at present, so it may not be possible to confirm that glucosamine is effective in treating these conditions. 

Using Glucosamine Safely

Glucosamine is available in both prescription and dietary supplement forms. But in Thailand, the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ). Allows glucosamine sulfate to be the only form of glucosamine registered as a dangerous drug and dietary supplement. Other forms of glucosamine are registered as dietary supplements only. 

Glucosamine, which is a dangerous drug, must be prescribed and used under. The supervision of a doctor only. The amount of glucosamine sulfate to relieve osteoarthritis symptoms in adults is 1,500 milligrams once a day or divided into 2-3 doses per day or use the drug in the amount and for the duration prescribed by the doctor. 

As for glucosamine in the form of dietary supplements. That can be purchased over the counter at general drug stores. You should study the product information and consult a doctor or pharmacist for safety and health.

Precautions for using glucosamine are as follows:

• People with underlying medical conditions should consult their doctor before using glucosamine, such as asthma,  diabetes, high cholesterol, liver disease, cancer, and glaucoma, as glucosamine may worsen the symptoms of underlying medical conditions. 
• Children, pregnant and lactating women should not use glucosamine unless under the supervision of a doctor, as it may cause harmful side effects to the baby.
• People who take blood thinning medications such as warfarin  , acetaminophen, cancer and diabetes medications should consult their doctor first, as taking glucosamine may affect the effectiveness of the medication.
• Glucosamine should not be use in place of prescribed medications.
• People who are allergic to seafood  should not use glucosamine. Because glucosamine is extracted from the shells of sea animals such as shellfish, crabs, and shrimp. Which may cause allergic reactions.

Common side effects of taking glucosamine are usually mild, such as bloating, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, and heartburn. Other side effects may include headache, drowsiness, and skin irritation. 

However, there is not much research on glucosamine at present and it mostly studies its effectiveness in patients with osteoarthritis. Therefore, the use of glucosamine for treatment should be under the supervision of a doctor for health safety.