Glucosamine?

Just wanted to know if anybody takes Glucosamine form their joints....especially the knees.  I've already had two surgeries on my right knee and I'd like to protect it as much as I can while still being active.
Duane

Some of the research is contradictory, but it definitely works for some people if arthritis or pain is mild to moderate.  The only problem is that you may not see any effects for 2-3 months.  It takes a long time to get any kind of nutrients or supplements into that area because there is so little circulation.

It's been suggested to me to use it for my dog as she has some arthritis caused by an ACL injury that her previous owners opted not to treat, but exercise also has protective effects on the joints - which you're doing.

I don't have any arthritis as of yet, but I've had 2 surgeries on one knee and 3 on the other.  At this point in time exercise is enough for my knees and I don't have much pain so I don't use anything else.

I have done a little research on it for one of my pharmacy school classes and that's my take on it.

Linn 

 Linn, thanks for the info.  I think I'll talk to my Ortho. and see what he thinks also.  I know the best thing that I can do is take the weight off.  I've been told that for every 1 pound you lose it's like 4 pounds off the knees.  I don't know if it's true but I like the sound of it.
Duane

I take a combo of glucosamine chondroitin 2 times a day and really see a difference.   I've been in a few accidents in my life and had knee issues.  I ONLY had issues when I first started running and then they subsided. 

 Thanks for the info.  What's the dosage that you take?
Duane

I take the Sam's Club Members Mark brand ... 2 per day.  They are big pills so I'm not sure if that would be a problem for you with the RNY.  I guess you could chop em up.

Tom

• Triple Strength
• Supports Joint Comfort and Mobility**
• Promotes flexibility and range of motion**
• Helps rejuvenate cartilage**
• Only two tablets per day
• Twin pack
• Total of 400 tablets coated for ease of swallowing
• No yeast
• No wheat
• No milk or milk derivatives
• No lactose
• No sugar
• No preservatives
• No soy
• No artificial flavor
• Laboratory tested - Quality assured

Supplement Facts
Serving size: 2 tablets
Servings per container: 100

Amount per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories 15
Total Carbohydrate 2mg	<1%***
Sodium 130mg	5%
Glucosamine HCI 1,500mg(1.5g)	****
Chondroitin Sulfate 1,200mg(1.2g)	****

***Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
****Daily Value not established.

Other Ingredients: Cellulose (plant origin), croscarmellose, povidone, silica, titanium dioxide color, vegetable magnesium stearate, magnesium silicate, FD&C Yellow #5, FD&C Yellow #6. Contains: shellfish (shrimp, crab, crayfish) ingredients.

**These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

 Thanks for the info.  I can just break them in half and I'll be fine.  I needed to make a Sam's run this weekend so I'll pick them up then.
Duane