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Originally Posted by Chapel  Very interesting that our bodies would require a compound that we can't ingest too easily and don't have the ability to digest at all. I would imagine that attempting to gain enough glucosimine by eating sea shells would lead to quite painful bowel movements or other such unpleasantness. |
Hahaha, indeed
I think it should be treated less like a supplement(ie food) and more like a medicine as you have quite accurately pointed out it is not available in our normal diet. I don't think anyone needs it though, but it does help if you are a touch arthritic. It can work wonders on older people suffering from severe arthritis. The average person doesn't really need it but I see all sorts buying it at the local supermarket.. It seems to have kind a scare effect on people, no one wants to have bad joints when they're older.
A good warning regarding glucosamine is that alot of people get upset stomachs from it so be prepared to spend more time on the tank. Also, to have any significant effect you need to take a dose of at least 1000mg. The 250mg stuff is rubbish and will have no effect. Also, take it in the morning, not at night as it requires active movement to work it into the joints.
Edit: By the way, shouldn't this be in the health and fitness section..?