Does Glucosamine Sulphate Cause Gas

What is Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulphateate?

    * Glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate are substances that occur naturally in the body.

Glucosamine:

    * Glucosamine is a aminosacárido which plays an important role in cartilage formation and repair.     * It is important to remember that these supplements have not been studied as a treatment for other forms of arthritis or related diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and gout, or treat other causes of pain, such as stress fractures.

What Do these supplements do?

    * In studies conducted mainly in Europe, some people with mild to moderate OA who took glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate showed some pain relief and improved joint function. Reports indicate that these supplements relieve pain similarly to NSAIDs such as aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen sodium.     * Limited studies have been conducted double-blind controlled long-term to assess the benefits or safety.

What characteristics should the supplement posses?

    * Glucosamine comes in several forms, the most common are glucosamine sulphate and glucosamine hydrochloride. It was found that both forms are equally effective, although most studies were conducted in the form of sulfate.     * If after four to six months do not notice any change in symptoms, probably the supplements did not provide any relief. Some people may experience partial relief using supplements, but may have to continue taking medication for a complete relief.