Glucosamine with chondroitin - how to take? This is the question that people who are faced with diseases of the musculoskeletal system ask themselves.
However, this remedy is used not only for diseases, but also for general strengthening of the body during various sports activities or loads. It is very often used by people who are running and where strengthening the motor system is very important.
What is Glucosamine with Chondroitin?
Glucosamine with chondroitin relieves inflammation, pain and strengthens the human musculoskeletal system
Each element is individually responsible for its own functions in the body:
- Glucosamine helps the cartilage tissue in the body to repair and return to normal faster. It is produced on its own, but in a small amount, which is not enough under intense stress or certain diseases.
In order to replenish the required amount, you can purchase special preparations (dietary supplements) based on it. The prophylactic dosage for the average adult is 1500 milligrams daily (3 times) for 3 months.
- Chondroitin is produced in the human body and promotes the regeneration of cartilage. As well as glucosamine, it can be taken in supplements of 1200 milligrams per day for 3 months. There are also drugs that combine both of these elements.
What products contain?
In addition to dietary supplements, glucosamine and chondroitin are stored in some foods:
- A significant amount of these elements is found in the cartilage of any type of meat.
- Also, a large number of them are found in foods with a significant content of glutamine. These are hard types of cheese, beef and poultry.
- Large amounts of chondroitin are found in the skin, joints and cartilage of meat products.
- With a lack of these substances in the human body, experts recommend eating more red fish, namely, focusing on salmon and salmon. It should also be noted that dietary supplements in most cases are made from the cartilage of these fish species.
Glucosamine and chondroitin are found in almost all food products, but meat, fish and poultry contain the most of them. Experts have found that when a person eats his usual food, he does not receive these elements in sufficient quantity for the body.
And not everyone will like eating cartilage and joints. That is why it is recommended to add special products and supplements to the usual diet. They will fill the gap in the deficiency and fully allow the connecting tissues to recover faster.
Why take glucosamine with chondroitin when jogging?
Athletes who are engaged in vigorous activity often experience painful or unpleasant sensations in the joints. A particularly common problem is the knee bend area.
When jogging, these drugs or supplements are recommended to be taken with increased loads on the knee joints. These funds help as with an already existing problem, relieving painful sensations and removing inflammation.
It can also be used as a prophylaxis to avoid the appearance of such problems. If the reception of these funds does not help, it is better to contact a specialist, since painful sensations may arise due to any injury
Also, glucosamine with chondroitin is periodically taken before strength training or competitions to strengthen joints.
Glucosamine with chondroitin in drugs or supplements - how to take?
Glucosamine with chondroitin should be taken orally (by swallowing a capsule). In a day you need to take 800 grams of the drug 1 or 2 times 400. The recommended intake of tablets 20 minutes before the start of a meal, while you must drink the product with a glass of water.
For adults, the norm is 2 capsules 2 or 3 times a day.
A preventive or therapeutic course lasts approximately 1-2 months, depending on the person's condition. The experts found out that due to an overdose of this drug, side effects were not found, all the remaining amount of the drug is excreted through the intestines.
How quickly do chondroitin and glucosamine take effect?
The absorption of glucosamine is fast enough. This happens through absorption in the gastrointestinal tract, after which the agent is absorbed into the cartilage and joints of the body.
Due to the high content of glucosamine sulfate in these preparations, easy assimilation is provided even for people with metabolic disorders.
The absorption of chondroitin is much slower due to the fact that this substance is extractive. But when combined with glucosamine, assimilation begins to occur faster.
Contraindications, side effects and precautions
Chondroitin and glucosamine are contraindicated for people with hypersensitivity or phenylketonuria.
The drug should be kept away from places accessible to children. This remedy should be taken with osteoarthritis from 1 to 3 degrees.
Side effects in some specific cases may be:
- disruption of the gastrointestinal tract;
- allergic reactions and skin rashes;
- dizziness, pain in the head, limbs, drowsiness or insomnia are rarely observed;
- in isolated cases, the occurrence of tachycardia.
This agent is compatible with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or glucocorticosteroids, and it also increases the absorption of tetracyclines.
If you have any problems with the gastrointestinal tract (flatulence, constipation or diarrhea), the dosage should be halved. If this does not help, you must stop taking and contact a specialist.
Glucosamine and chondroitin are substances that are produced in the human body, but in insufficient quantities. It is taken to strengthen joints, prevent pain in the connective tissues of the human body.
A sufficient amount of these substances is found in red fish, cartilage and joints. To completely replenish the lack of glucosamine and chondroitin, special supplements and drugs should be taken.
