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Reinier
10-29-2003, 11:09 AM
1 What are your experiences with it?

2 From what you know is its function scientifically supported?

3 Whats the best dosing?

4 Whats a fair price?

5 Is it true that it can be digested for energy and wasted if you dont use it smartly?
Holto
10-29-2003, 12:04 PM
it has helped my knee tremendously

however, it dosen't build cartilige it merely makes it retain water

collagen II is a protein made by the body and is the primary constituent of cartilige (30/mnth)

I pay $10/mnth CDN for glucosamine
chops
10-29-2003, 01:02 PM
i think i started taking it around june , after i had runner's knee. i paid $19.99 at costco for 250 tabs and the name brand version was $59.99.

worked for me..dosage is 3caps a day, total 1500 mg. i 've been running w/ no major probls..including 13 miles nonstop a couple weeks ago. rarely, i'll have a slight knee ache, but it's nothing major and goes away by the next day.
Reinier
10-29-2003, 03:22 PM
My doc once told me glucosamine was BS, but it seems many people like it. The price i get it at seems to be competitive.
Reinier
11-08-2003, 04:32 AM
I havent got all my answers yet.

and chops lol you sound more like your selling than buying naming numbers like 19.99
gonnabehuge
11-11-2003, 12:34 PM
Originally posted by Holto


however, it dosen't build cartilige it merely makes it retain water




That might explain why after I went off of it for a week my knee was messed up again.


You can also try taking glucsomane/chondrotine with MSM. Which helps with joints and inflammation. I know GNC has a Triflex formula with all three. I am sure there are others out there also.
musicguy
11-14-2003, 08:18 PM
Medical opinons are sure diverse.... my doctor actually recommended glucosamine. He said the dosage you want is 1500 mg per day.

Here's another tip for knee pain: L-lysine and vitamin C. Got this tip from my pharmacist, and it sure helped me. I'm also taking the glucosamine, MSM, and eating ground flaxseed.
Holto
11-15-2003, 05:18 PM
Originally posted by Reinier
2 From what you know is its function scientifically supported?

* yes

3 Whats the best dosing?

* 1500/ day

4 Whats a fair price?

* 10-15/mnth CDN

5 Is it true that it can be digested for energy and wasted if you dont use it smartly?

* I doubt the human body has an enzyme to break it down