Glucosamine, an amino sugar that is a product of natural body processes, is an essential product that aids in the formation of healthy cartilage in the joints but as people grow older, the production of glucosamine in the body decelerates which explains why osteoarthritis is more often experienced by an aging population.
The demand for glucosamine has risen considerably since it was first introduced in the market as an effective arthritis combative dietary supplement. Derived from shellfish chitin or shellfish shells, dietary glucosamine supplements activate and renew deteriorating joint components such as proteoglycans, chondrocytes, and synovial fluids that all synergistically create healthy cartilage that protects the joints.
Being able to ascertain the efficacy of the glucosamine product you are using is very important in the treatment of arthritis. Otherwise, all efforts of treating arthritis would all be done in vain. Here are some things you need to ask yourself before you purchase a particular brand of glucosamine.
In what form is the glucosamine delivered?
Glucosamine can be taken in pill, capsule, or liquid form. However, glucosamine taken in liquid form has been known to be more effective due to the higher absorption rate of the fluid into the bodies system. People starting with liquid formulas have reported experiencing pain relief in as little as 7 days. With pill form, most bottles will tell you 6 to 8 weeks to feel the effect. Original Synflex Premium Liquid Glucosamine and their new Synflex 1500 are examples of reputable, high quality liquid formulas, containing synergistic ingredients that work together in relieving joint pain. A single dose (1/4 oz. daily) of Synflex delivers 1250 to 1500 mg of high grade Glucosamine depending on which Synflex product you use. If you decide to take it in pill form, you will normally need to take 3 to 6 pills daily to achieve the necessary levels of glucosamine your body needs.
Does the product use premium-grade glucosamine?
This is usually self-explanatory. The better quality glucosamine you use, the higher the efficacy of the treatment. Since health supplements are an unregulated industry, finding one that actually delivers the ingredients they advertise may require a little detective work. The easiest method to finding a quality product is from those offering testimonials as to the effectiveness of the product they are taking. Friends and family may offer these, or a search on the internet may turn up a specific product that has repeatedly been praised as to its effectiveness. Before buying a brand, do a little homework and be sure you’re getting what you pay for.
What other ingredients does the product contain?
While there is no cure for arthritis, Glucosamine and chondrotin sulfate in combination have been found to be effective in treating those suffering moderate to severe pain arthritic pain. Synflex liquid glucosamine is a highly recommended product because it contains many ingredients such as yucca and bromelain that both have anti-inflammatory properties that relieve articular joint pains, glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, shark cartilage, manganese ascorbate, and boswellin that work synergistically, assisting in rehabilitating damaged cartilage.
How much will it cost me to take glucosamine per day?
First determine if the brand has dosage information on the label, otherwise be skeptic. Some brands appear cheaper than others but would require you to consume a large amount of the product per day which means that it won't be long until you buy another one. For Synflex and Synflex 1500, the recommended dosage per day is ¼ ounce which offers a full 32 day supply. Cost varies from 80 to 95 cents a day depending on your supplier.
