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Glucosamine

Helps maintain cartilage and joint health.


	Benefits Contributes to joint health. Glucosamine helps stimulate cartilage formation. May help relieve joint pain.			Precautions If you are pregnant or nursing, or if you are allergic to shellfish, consult with your health care provider before taking this product.

Drug Nutrient Interactions

Current research does not indicate that this supplement should be taken to avoid depletions when taking any of the drug categories included in this table.

Arthritis Medications

Glucosamine, chondroitin and the combination of the two have been shown to improve symptoms of pain and joint function in patients with osteoarthritis and reduce dependence on NSAIDs. Consider supplementing with glucosamine and/or chondroitin in osteoarthritis.

Anticoagulants / Antiplatelet Drugs

Amounts higher than the recommended doses of both glucosamine and chondroitin have been reported to increase INR. Weigh desired benefits of supplement versus potential increased risk of bleeding and use with caution.

Current research does not indicate that this supplement should be avoided when taking any of the drug categories included in this table.

Nutrition and Health State

If no prescription medications are being used, the following supplements may be beneficial for this health state. If prescription medications are being used, please see the drug-interaction database before making recommendations.

A daily multivitamin will help ensure adequate intake of all essential nutrients and promote overall health and well-being.

Chronic Pain/Chronic Back Pain

1500mg/day. Glucosamine, chondroitin and the combination of the two have been shown to improve symptoms of pain and functionality in patients with osteoarthritis and reduce dependence on NSAIDs.

Osteoarthritis

1500mg/day. Glucosamine, chondroitin and the combination of the two have been shown to improve symptoms of pain and functionality in patients with osteoarthritis and reduce dependence on NSAIDs.

There may be interactions between certain vitamins, minerals, supplements, or herbs with prescription medications used for this health state. View the drug interaction section for more information.

Blood clotting/ thrombosis

High doses of both glucosamine and chondroitin have been reported to increase INR. This effect has not been reported at recommended dosages of glucosamine (1500 mg/d) or chondroitin (800-1200 mg/d.)

The dietary supplement information contained on this site has been compiled from published sources thought to be reliable, but it cannot be guaranteed. Efforts have been made to assure this information is accurate and current. However, some of this information may be purported or outdated due to ongoing research or discoveries. The authors, editors and publishers cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions or for any consequences from applications of the information in this site and make no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the contents herein.