Extensive research has been conducted including double-blind studies - conclusions being drawn that glucosamine actually rebuilds the damaged cartilage. It has been proven to be a safe and effective treatment for osteoarthritis. By helping the body to repair damage to eroded cartilage, it helps quell pain and relieve swelling and tenderness, with minimal or no side effects. According to recent biochemical and pharmacological findings, the administration of glucosamine (1500mg) tends to normalize cartilage metabolism, so as to inhibit the degradation and stimulate the synthesis of proteoglycans and, finally, to restore, at least partially, articular function.
Where glucosamine helps to form the proteoglycans that sit within the spaces in the cartilage "netting", chondroitin sulphates act like "liquid magnets", attracting fluid into the proteoglycans - the fluid acts as a spongy shock absorber and sweeps nutrients into the cartilage (Articular cartilage has no blood supply, so all of its nourishment and lubrication comes from the liquid that ebbs and flows as pressure to the joint is applied and released. Without this fluid, cartilage would become malnourished, drier, thinner and more fragile). Besides drawing in precious fluid, chondroitin protects existing cartilage from premature degradation and stimulates the synthesis of new cartilage.
An excerpt from "The Arthritis Cure", by Dr Jason Theodosakis: "To put it briefly, in order to qualify as a truly chondro-protective agent, a compound must be able to
1. Enhance cartilage cell macromolecule synthesis (glycosaminoglycans, proteoglycans, collagens, proteins, RNA, and DNA)
2. Enhance the synthesis of hyaluron (the substance that gives the joint fluid its thick viscosity, providing lubrication between the synovial membrane and cartilage).
3. Inhibit the enzymes that degrade the cartilage cell macromolecules.
4. Mobilise thrombi, fibrin, lipids, cholesterol deposits in synovial spaces, and blood vessels in surrounding joints.
5. Reduce joint pain.
6. Reduce synovitis.
Clinical studies have shown that glucosamine can accomplish objectives 1,2,5, and 6, while chondroitin handles numbers 1,3,4,5, and 6. Their overlapping abilities explain why the glucosamine and chondroitin is such a powerful one-two punch against osteoarthritis."
Strengthening subchondral bone is also very important. Nutrient support for repairing subchondral bone tissue includes therapeutic levels of Microcrystalline hydroxyapatite and Calcium citrate (the most absorbable forms of Calcium) combined with balanced amounts of Magnesium diglycinate, Zinc diglycinate, Manganese diglycinate and other synergistic minerals. Ipriflavone is also valuable. It a form of isoflavonoid that has the ability to activate osteoblasts (bone building cells) and inhibit bone resorption, resulting in enhanced bone formation and increased bone density. There are many ways to reduce inflammation. Turmeric, Indian Olibanum, and Ginger are a powerful combination of anti-inflammatory herbs, all with potent regulating activity on inflammatory eicosanoids. Turmeric also has a strong antioxidant action to reduce inflammatory triggers. One of the best formula for pain.
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