As glucosamine
supplements are getting more commonly used by the public, let's understand what
glucosamine is and understand the function and side effects of glucosamine
supplements:
What is Glucosamine?
Other names:
glucosamine sulfate, glucosamine sulphate, glucosamine hydrochloride, N-acetyl
glucosamine, chitosamine
Glucosamine is a
compound found naturally in the body, made from glucose and the amino acid
glutamine. Glucosamine is needed to produce glycosaminoglycan, a molecule used
in the formation and repair of cartilage and other body tissues. Production of
glucosamine slows with age.
Glucosamine is
available as a nutritional supplement in health food stores and many drug
stores. Glucosamine supplements are manufactured in a laboratory from chitin, a
substance found in the shells of shrimp, crab, lobster, and other sea
creatures. In additional to nutritional supplements, glucosamine is also used
in sports drinks and in cosmetics.
Glucosamine is often
combined with chondroitin sulfate, a molecule naturally present in cartilage.
Chondroitin gives cartilage elasticity and is believed to prevent the
destruction of cartilage by enzymes. Glucosamine is sometimes combined with
methylsulfonylmethane, or MSM, in
nutritional supplements.
Why Do People Use
Glucosamine?
As we age, our
cartilage – the rubbery material that cushions joints -- becomes stiff and
loses its elasticity. This makes the joint prone to damage and may lead to pain,
swelling, loss of movement, and further deterioration. That is why joint pain
has become very common in older people.
However, rheumatoid
arthritis, different from osteoarthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease which
results from your body attacking your own joints. it can strike at any age.
Side effects of glucosamine pills may include drowsiness,
headache, insomnia, and mild and temporary digestive complaints such as
abdominal pain, poor appetite, nausea, heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, and
vomiting. In rare human cases, the combination of glucosamine and chondroitin
has been linked with temporarily elevated blood pressure and heart rate and
palpitations.
There is some evidence suggesting that glucosamine, in doses used
to treat osteoarthritis, may worsen blood sugar, insulin, and/or hemoglobin
A1C. This may affect the functioning of pancreatic cells thus leading to
diabetes.
Hence, how do we
maintain a healthy cartilage to prevent getting joint pain as we age? Can our
body produce own glucosamine or we have to rely on glucosamine pills which
mostly derived from shell-like animals?
According to
Nutritional Immunology, nutrient-rich foods contribute to strong immune
response, which in turn helps prevent diseases such as arthritis. A variety of
plant foods in their wholesome forms that is not in the isolated form can help
to boost immunity and protect the heart.
The human body can make
glucosamine from glucose and glutamine. However, glucosamine production in the
human body tends to decline with age. By consuming plant food rich in glutamine
and antioxidants this will provide the body with material to stimulate
glucosamine production. By consuming these plant foods we can prevent or delay
the effects of arthritis.
Do you know you do not need Glucosamine as there is no existence of glucosamine in the mother nature? The reason is simply you can self produce Glucosamine! What you need is the raw materials that are glutamine-rich to self produce Glucosamine!
So what are the plants from the mother nature that is rich in glutamine?
Brown Algae, Parsley, Spinach, Acerola Cherry, Ginger, Alfafa, Cactus
A good news for all! Nutritional Immunology has successfully formulated G-ART, which is made from a variety of plant ingredients (Brown Algae, Parsley, Spinach, Acerola Cherry, Ginger, Alfafa, Cactus) that help nourish your body so you can enjoy an active lifestyle.
Read more in details here!
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| Glutamine + Glucose = Glucosamine!!! |
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| Glutamine & Vitamin K rich plants - Brown Algae, Parsley, Spinach, Acerola Cherry! |
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Ignorantia salus non excusat!
(Ignorance of health excuses no one!)
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