Glucosamine Shown in Studies to Improve Cartilage Health in Arthritis

By Dr. Paul Anderson M.D.
Sports Medicine and Pain Expert

Glucosamine has gotten some bad press lately, but you need to separate fact from fiction. Glucosamine is not a good anti-inflammatory or pain reliever but is an excellent joint nutrient documented in numerous studies to support healthy cartilage growth.

Here's another study showing glucosamine and chondroitin remarkable healthy cartilage growth effect.

A preliminary study of the effects of glucosamine sulphate and chondroitin sulphate on surgically treated and untreated focal cartilage damage. Kamarul T, Ab-Rahim S, Tumin M, Selvaratnam L, Ahmad TS.

Conclusion: The improved regeneration of these repair sites was also noted to be significant over time (6 months vs. 3 months) and in GS and GS+CS groups compared to the untreated (without pharmacotherapy) group. Combination of ACI and pharmacotherapy (with glucosamine sulphate alone/ or with chondroitin sulphate) may prove beneficial for healing of damaged cartilage, particularly in relation to focal cartilage defects.