Glucosamine
Food Sources: There are no good food sources of glucosamine.
Adult Female ( RDA ): There is no RDA for glucosamine.
Types Available: Glucosamine is available as NAG (N-acetyl-glucosamine), glucosamine hydrochloride, glucosamine sulfate. And combined with other supplements such as chondroitin. Glucosamine sulfate is the preferred form.
Beneficial Effects: Glucosamine's beneficial effects are on the joint. Glucosamine sulfate has been used in the treatment of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis should not to be confused with osteoporosis which is thinning of the bones. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis seen in postmenopausal women. Several well designed scientific studies have shown glucosamine sulfate to be superior to aspirin and other NSAIDS (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) in reducing the pain and inflammation of osteoarthritis.
Dosage: 500 mg. Three times a day.
Precautions: Glucosamine is safe at recommended levels.
