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Glucosamine-how much

flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2005/07/07, 09:28 AM I just started taking glucosamine and chondroitine and I've read that 1500mg of Gluc + 1200mg of Chondr./day is best. Each tab has 500mg Gluc + 400mg Chrond which it says to take 2-3X per day. I can understand the value of spreading out the dosage during the day, but I have a hard enough time remembering to take it 1X per day along with my multi vitamine and flaxseed oil. Is it as effective if I take the 3 tabs all at once each morning? If anyone else has done this, have they noticed any ill effects? Any opinions appreciated:) -------------- Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there.
	2005/07/07, 05:46 PM just as fine to take all at once...I take it either in the morning or at night....
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/07/07, 08:56 PM Give Celadrin a shot....much more effective than G/C, and a stack is even better. I can personally attest to this. New Celadrin® & MSM from NOW is scientifically formulated to provide superior joint support by combining two effective and clinically tested compounds. Celadrin® is a proprietary fatty acid complex that has been shown to help support healthy joint function and mobility without the side effects commonly associated with other therapies. Scientific studies indicate that Celadrin® is a safe, well-absorbed joint-supporting agent that is easily utilized by the body. http://www.stayleaner.com/doctors-celadrin-complex.html -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2005/07/08, 07:39 AM Thanks guys...I'll look into the Celadrin. By "a stack" you mean take the Gluc + Celadrin. If so, maybe I'll pick up a bottle and take 2 Celad + 1 Gluc daily (if I can get it in Canada eh) I have 240 tabs of Gluc to go thru, so I don't want to completely change over yet! -------------- Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/07/08, 06:07 PM If you are doing just g/c, use 900 mg. sulfate if you can. If you have fish oil, start heavy dosing on it also with the g/c. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/07/08, 06:09 PM I tell you from personal experience, the g/c did nothing much, when I did the Celadrin, about 20 days in, it was like magic. (needs time to build in your system...hit the fish oil with the Celadrin also) Above post by 900 mg. I mean each dose. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2005/07/11, 08:46 AM I'm currently taking 3X1000mg of flaxseed oil per day, I used to take fish oil, Omega 3,6,9, but based on info here I decided to switch to flax when my supply ran out. Is it going to give me the same benifit? Also, I am using 900mg s-G/C, if I add celadrin to the mix, what do you suggest. I don't want to waste the supply I have, so maybe I should do 2G/C:1cel until my supply runs out and then switch to 100% celadrin. One more thing...I noticed that the celadrin also comes in a topical, you're suggesting the tablet form, correct? And have you used the topical when the pain is acute? Your feedback is much appreciated:) -------------- Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/07/11, 10:53 AM The topical will give immediate relief. Fish oil is the prefferrend EFA source here, since it is already broken down in DPA/EPA...flax oil, the vegetarian source, is mainly the parent, ALA and has to be broken down by the system. Some folks do this quite well, others, such as diabetics in extreme, have a hard time accomplishing this. Even taking large amounts does not reach the levels you can from fish oil in this case. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2005/07/11, 05:14 PM All right, I'm off to buy some fish oil and Celadrin. Thanks for the advice! -------------- Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/07/12, 11:31 AM I think you will find it to work well. From personal experience, I was developing a pretty chronic knee problem, I would grimmace before taking a step on a ladder for instance to get ready for it, or something as simple as getting out of my car, which is very low to the ground. In about 22 days or so of taking Celadrin/high FO, I was simply amazed at the difference. Did not think it was doing anything at first, and then one day it was almost like magic. I hope you have the same results. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/07/19, 01:34 PM Just wanted to relate....I have a friend at work(who does not work out by the way), that had terrible knee problems. I mean he is in maintenance, and has to bend alot. We were talking, and he knows I am into nutrition, etc. Anyway, showed me how far he could bend at the knees, how much it hurt. Making a long story short, I advised him of Celadrin/glucosamine/fish oil stack. That was approximately 30 days ago. I just talked to him yesterday, and it was amazing. He did a squat numerous times up and down, and was showing me his new flexiblility....lots of thanks also. Just a story to relate, this stuff does work. Give it time. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2005/07/19, 01:52 PM Thanks for the info...I'm 2 weeks in and am taking 500mg Glucosamine, 700mg Celadrin, 1000mg Flaxseed and 1000mg 3-6-9 Omega fish oil along with a multivitamin every morning. I'll let you know how I'm feeling after 30 days--I have my fingers crossed!! You should see the look on my hubby's face as I down all my suppliments every morning-he thinks I'm nuts:) -------------- Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/07/21, 10:46 AM You really don't have to take your fish oils all at once. In fact, I would suggest spreading them out throughout the day. This may make it easier on you in the morning also. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
2fingers Posts: 166 Joined: 2005/02/23	2005/12/31, 06:32 PM flyonthewall, Wondering about your results with the stack mentioned above. My wife has been having ankle soreness from her step aerobics class. We just picked up the glucosamine and are considering the celadrin as well. Thanks
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2006/01/08, 01:09 PM Hi 2fingers...sorry for the late response, but I've been on Holidays. I have been using the Glucosamine with chrondoitin(sp?) along with celadrin for about 5months now as well as a fish oil suppliment. I can't say I no longer have shoulder pain from my tendonitis from time to time, but it is no longer chronic and it doesn't last as long when I've overused it. So, I recommend giving it a try, but it does take a few months and you have to keep using it over the long term. -------------- Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2006/01/08, 08:49 PM I think the products you mention other than the fish oil(and the fish oil helps both by the way) are more for joint issues rather than tendonitis. You may look into a tendon cream or something. There is a product called tendon relief from a company out of Colorado. Saw it in the health food store, if I remember, I will look it up. They swear by it. I have never personally used it myself, but they are usually pretty reliable folks there. -------------- Strength and Honor!
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2006/01/09, 01:46 PM Thanks....I'll look into the tendon relief and see if it's available in Canada.
2fingers Posts: 166 Joined: 2005/02/23	2006/01/10, 04:45 PM Thanks for the feedback flyonthewall!
blakesman Posts: 1 Joined: 2006/01/14	2006/01/14, 03:14 PM Hello Flyonthewall, Have you ever heard of Cissus?? I have been reading up on it lately as it sounds like a very intriguing joint and tendon (connective tissue in general) repair supplement. I found out about it on supplementjudge.com. You may want to check it out -- it refers specifically to tendon issues. Thanks! Shaun ============ Quoting from flyonthewall: Thanks....I'll look into the tendon relief and see if it's available in Canada. =============
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2006/01/14, 03:36 PM I use Cissus, have for quite a while. While I can't comment well on how it works(been using it for some time), I do know I still have tendon issues. Would they be worse if I wasn't using it? This is what I am referring to when I mentioned I can't quite comment due to my prolonged use of it. -------------- Strength and Honor!
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2006/01/16, 09:24 AM yes blakesman I've heard lot's of good things about Cissus, but unfortunately it isn't directly available in Canada, and I'm not up for the expense of ordering it from the states. Like bb1fit, mine is more of a tendon issue, so my latest search is for a tendon suppliment. I'm going to keep looking into sources in Canada. Right now, physio is helping a bit. -------------- Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2006/01/16, 11:19 AM Fly, here is a link to the product I spoke of. Tendon Rescue it is called. Do a search for the product, may find it where you are. http://www.peacefulmountain.com/tendon_rescue.html -------------- Strength and Honor!
bicep Posts: 315 Joined: 2001/01/26	2006/01/16, 12:42 PM BB1FIT could you breakdown of how much of what should be taken, I do not have problems but would be a good idea to prevent it in the future. Maybe we could put it as a sticky as it is useful information. thnx
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2006/01/16, 01:26 PM Thanks BB1, have you tried this product at all?
2fingers Posts: 166 Joined: 2005/02/23	2006/09/05, 09:30 PM My wife has been on glucosamine/condroitin with MSM for a while. She just added celadrin with MSM (NOW) about two weeks ago. She said that her step aerobics class was awesome tonight. She usually has to take it down a notch halfway throught the class because of her knees and ankles, but tonight never had to lower her intensity. The only complaint she has is that it seems to cause some loose stool. Thanks everyone for your information.