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Are Glucosamine Supplement Tablets Effective In Repairing Knee Ligament And Cartilage Injuries?
Dear Dr. Dorian Oana Does glucosamine supplement pills or powder form help knee ligament or cartilage in repairing injuries (mencius teara)?. I was told recently by an orthopaedic specialist doctor that in year 2014 USA F.D.A. (Food & Drugs Adm....) disclaimed that Glucosamine Supplements does not help in repairing joints ligaments & cartilages injuries. Is that true?. Thank you. Koh See Kok (Henry) Singapore Email address: YYYY@YYYY Age; 63years Nationality: Singapore Citizen
Thu, 27 Nov 2014
Hello Koh See Kok,
Welcome to HCM and thank you for the query.
Chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine are dietary supplements frequently taken to reduce cartilage damage. Early clinical evidence suggests that these supplements may reduce joint space narrowing in patients with mild idiopathic osteoarthritis. A recent clinical study found no differences in biomarkers of collagen degradation in patients with osteoarthritis taking glucosamine or placebo after 24 weeks of oral treatment. This means that Glucosamine does not decrease the wear and tear of the joint.
It will not repair the meniscus tear ,but many patients with degenerative diseases report pain relief and better joint movement with Glucosamine.
If you have further queries, you are welcome to ask
Wish you good health
Dr Noble Zachariah
Welcome to HCM and thank you for the query.
Chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine are dietary supplements frequently taken to reduce cartilage damage. Early clinical evidence suggests that these supplements may reduce joint space narrowing in patients with mild idiopathic osteoarthritis. A recent clinical study found no differences in biomarkers of collagen degradation in patients with osteoarthritis taking glucosamine or placebo after 24 weeks of oral treatment. This means that Glucosamine does not decrease the wear and tear of the joint.
It will not repair the meniscus tear ,but many patients with degenerative diseases report pain relief and better joint movement with Glucosamine.
If you have further queries, you are welcome to ask
Wish you good health
Dr Noble Zachariah
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