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Is Glucosamine HCL An Effective Supplement For Bone Health?

Posted on Fri, 13 May 2016

Question: My spouse and I take two tablets per day of Glucosamine HCL 1500mg with MSM 1500mg for joint health & mobility.
Is this an effective supplement or are we wasting our time & money?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There is no proven role of these medicines

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Glucosamine HCL and MSM are not effective in arthritis at all. Even if there is any role it is as very early age say 30 to 40 when joints starts to have cartilage softening. That time oral supplementation may cause decrease in pain but there is no proof that these medicines helps in cartilage regenerations.
At your age I would suggest you to take calcium and vitamin D 3 to strengthen your bones. Also I would suggest you to take care of osteoporosis. Teriparatide can help in that. Stop taking Glucosamine and MSM. They do not have any proven effect in knee arthritis at 60 or above.
I hope this answer will be useful for you.Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (15 minutes later)

Dear Doctor XXXXXXX
We will dispose of the Glucosomine immediately.

My spouse & I also take Krill Oil 1000 for heart, joint & brain health.
What do you have to say about this supplement?

Thank myou
XXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No scientific proof of krill oil either

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There are claims that it helps in lowering cholesterol but there is no proof. And It is advisable that it should not be taken for more then three months. I would not recommend krill oil to my patients.
thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar