Members of the list may want to consult the veterinary literature. I believe the
use of Glucosomine and Chondrotin started with vet. use and there are some mammal
studies that maybe helpful.
I did use GS and Chondrotin on one of my dogs with elbow dysplasia. There was a
marked decrease in joint effusion and an elimination of lameness on the
supplements. I was impressed particularly as we know there is not a placebo
factor in dogs. Just my 2 cents as we say in the States.
"Herb Silver, PT," wrote:
> I don't have the reference but someone on the list probably does--last
> month a German periodical reporting X-ray results of Glucosomine in a
> double blind group over the course of one year. The treatment group had
> significantly less progression of DJD noted on X-ray (but not a reversal of
> DJD). This is interesting since other studies have demonstrated an
> improvement in symptoms. Sorry I don't have the reference.
>
> Herb Silver, PT
>
> At 04:22 PM 4/3/00 -0500, you wrote:
> >just curious if there has been any research into the digestion of
> >glucosamine and it's absorption into the body. since it is a
> >sugar/polysaccharide would the digestive process break up the molecules into
> >non-glucosamine constituants?
> >
> >the articles now are looking at improved pain and such but are using iv
> >glucosamine which is highly impractical with most of the population
> >
> >just a thought
> >
> >my experience is that glucosamine may help settle some of the inflamatory
> >effects but in general does not change any of the degenerative changes.
> >
> >any other opinions?
> >
> >
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Douglas M. White, PT, OCS
Physical Therapist, Consultant
191 Blue Hills Parkway
Milton, MA USA 02186
P: 617.696.1974
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