Glucosamine
is a dietary supplement that lacks the damaging side effects and
long term toxicity of COX-2 inhibitors or NSAIDS such as ibuprofen
or aspirin. Great, you say. What else do I need to know about it?
Does it have any other side effects that I need to be aware
of?
So
Just How Safe is Glucosamine?
Glucosamine is overall a very safe substance. It has been studied
clinically since the very early 80’s – so people have been
taking it safely for over 20 years. There are only a few things
you need to watch out for when taking Glucosamine.
Shellfish Allergies
Because KALA Health Glucosamine is not derived from shellfish, people
who are allergic to shellfish can take KALA Health Glucosamine.
Diabetics
Insulin levels with Glucosamine (HCL or Sulfate) can be subject to
fluctuations, particularly in diabetics. Glucosamine is
technically a carbohydrate (a sugar), but the body is not able to
convert Glucosamine into Glucose. Hence, Glucosamine does not
directly provide additional sources of Glucose. In diabetic
patients, many factors can lead to changing blood levels and as a
result it is very important to check with your doctor prior to
initiating Glucosamine therapy and to be sure to be very careful
about monitoring your blood sugar levels while on Glucosamine.
Read the latest update on Glucosamine for Diabetics.
Pregnant / Lactating Women
Pregnant women should avoid Glucosamine. There have not been
enough long term studies on the fetus to clearly say that
Glucosamine is 100% safe for the developing fetus. There is no
evidence that it would be harmful but it would be best to be safe
in a situation such as this.
Overdose
Extremely high levels of Glucosamine (many times the daily dose)
can cause gastric fluctuations such as soft stools, diarrhea or
nausea. Glucosamine does not have to be taken with meals but it
would be convenient to mix with a drink when you take it if you so
desired.
Except for those above advisements, Glucosamine has a long track
record of being very safe, unlike the NSAIDS or COX 2 drugs, which
have a long and very well known (to scientists) history of being
toxic you long term. Notice on the box of aspirin how it states
that it is for the temporary (not ongoing) relief of arthritis
pain. Not only are these foreign substances, (Glucosamine is
natural and in your joints right now) even the later generation
COX-2 inhibitors have some rather nasty potential side effects.
Plus, NSAIDS and COX-2 inhibitors do nothing but cover up the
pain. If you stop taking NSAIDS or COX-2 inhibitors, the pain
quickly comes back. Its still there, but your brain is numb to the
pain due to the effects of the drugs. With Glucosamine, there is a
residual effect. Even if you stop taking it, you will still be
protected for a period of time. Although maintaining a daily dose
is the best way for maximum pain relief and joint protection,
Glucosamine will be decreasingly effective for short while after
you stop its administration.
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