According to statistics, every third person experiences joint diseases. And among them are not only elderly people, but also young people - 30-35 years old. The problem also affects bodybuilders, overweight people, sedentary office workers and representatives of certain professions (loaders, builders, workers). The rate of degradation of cartilage tissue is different for all people, but they have one thing in common - a lack of glucosamine. This is an organic substance, due to the lack of which arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteochondrosis and other characteristic diseases develop. Preparations with glucosamine for joints restore cartilage, relieve swelling and restore previous mobility.
Glucosamine is an important component for joint health
pharmachologic effect
Glucosamine Maximum is a drug that combines two active ingredients, glucosamine and chondroitin. The drug is indicated for the prevention, as well as for the treatment of osteoarthritis and other ailments that affect the musculoskeletal system.
Both of these components are natural components of joint cartilage that determine the normal process of cartilage connective tissue. In addition, they help stop the destruction of cartilage tissue.
Thanks to the interaction of these components, the drug effectively and sustainably affects the condition of the spine and joints.
Glucosamine for joints: what is this substance?
Articular cartilage
– a smooth and durable fabric that acts as a shock absorber pillow. It prevents bones from rubbing against each other, reduces pressure during movement, and consists of 60-65% water.
Glucosamine
– a monosaccharide that is contained and accumulates in the connective tissue of the musculoskeletal system, making it stronger and more elastic. The body mainly uses its reserves to form cartilage cells and maintain joint ligaments. In other words, it is a building material for cartilage. Its highest concentration is found in mollusk shells, bones and bone marrow of animals. All shells and shells of crustaceans are also sources of glucosamine. It is usually made from the chitinous shells of crabs, lobsters, shrimp and crayfish.
Reviews of Glucosamine Maximum
Users leave reviews of Glucosamine Maximum both positive and rather reserved. It is noted that after a course of treatment, crunching in the joints disappears, pain and the intensity of inflammatory processes decrease. However, there are those whose condition did not improve at all after taking the drug. Reviews from doctors indicate that the drug helps maintain flexibility and stop degenerative processes in the joints. The patient notes that the effect of the drug is most effective if it is used in complex therapy.
The benefits of glucosamine: how does it affect joints?
Over time, the cartilage wears out, dries out, and becomes thinner. External sources of glucosamine (from food) are most often insufficient; an age-related decrease in the rate of metabolic processes does not allow the body to independently synthesize it in the required volume. That is, the cartilage does not recover on its own and begins to perform its functions poorly. When sources of glucosamine disappear, pain and inflammation inevitably follow.
Injuries, excess weight, genetic predisposition, abnormal loads (heavy lifting) or lack of physical activity accelerate the process of cartilage degradation. This does not happen immediately in 2-3 weeks, but imperceptibly stretches over years or decades.
For example, at the age of 35, a person begins to be bothered by pain and unhealthy crunching in the knee joints, which he does not pay attention to, because they go away after a short rest. However, after 3-4 years, the intensity of the pain syndrome increases, the person becomes less mobile, and movements become limited. Further - worse. Destruction of the joint leads to coxarthrosis, gonarthrosis, osteochondrosis and other diseases associated with damage to cartilage. Their extreme stage is complete disability.
Conclusion:
supporting the optimal amount of glucosamine for joints in the body - protecting cartilage from wear and drying! The less it is, the faster the cartilage tissue is depleted and the joints hurt more.
The benefit of glucosamine is that it directly participates in the construction of cartilage elements, stimulates recovery, affects metabolism in cartilage tissue, improves calcium absorption and the protective functions of intra-articular fluid. Preparations with glucosamine prevent the occurrence of joint diseases, strengthen ligaments and tendons, bone tissue, nails and hair, heart muscle, blood vessels, and also improve the quality of synovial fluid.
Main properties of glucosamine for joints
- Improves cartilage metabolism and limb mobility.
- Pronounced anti-inflammatory effect. Reduce stiffness, swelling and pain.
- Elimination of hypersensitivity.
- Suspension of destructive changes.
- Preservation of water cushions in cartilage.
Preparations with glucosamine slow down the further development of diseases, alleviate the general condition both in the early and later stages, when pharmacological treatment is still possible and functionality is not lost.
Glucosamine
for joints of any kind - not an instant pain reliever only for symptomatic treatment, but a slow-acting drug that gradually accumulates in the body and regenerates cartilage. What does this mean? The effect and benefits of glucosamine are noticeable not after 1-2 days, but approximately 4-8 weeks after starting use. Thanks to it, the need for NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) is significantly reduced.
Glucosamine release forms for joints
Based on the clinical manifestations and lifestyle of the patient, the doctor individually selects chondroprotectors in different forms.
Glucosamine is available as:
- Injections.
- Mazey.
- Tablets and capsules.
- Powder.
For intramuscular administration, you will need the help of a health care professional - daily injections, unlike taking tablets or powder, can cause inconvenience. External agents (creams and balms) act locally, are characterized by low bioavailability and relatively low efficiency. As for the tablets, you need to take several of them at once.
With powder everything is much simpler: 1 sachet at a time. The composition includes excipients that enhance the effect and benefits of glucosamine. It does not affect the gastric mucosa, contains a daily dose of glucosamine for joints, quickly penetrates the cells and is easily absorbed.
Chondroitin and glucosamine complex
Active substance:
1 tablet contains: chondroitin sulfate-500 mg;
glucosamine hydrochloride-500 mg (glucosamine-413.2 mg); vitamin C-50 mg; manganese-1 mg. Excipient:
Carrier: microcrystalline cellulose E460 (i); ascorbic acid; carrier: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose E464; maltodextrin; dye: titanium dioxide E171; carrier: stearic acid E570; anti-caking agent: talc E553 (iii); humectant: propylene glycol E1520; anti-caking agent: amorphous silicon dioxide E551; carrier: croscarmellose sodium E468; manganese sulfate; anti-caking agent: magnesium stearate E470.
Recommendations:
Recommended as a biologically active food supplement - a source of chondroitin and glucosamine, an additional source of vitamin C and manganese.
Chondroitin and glucosamine
are the main active components of chondroprotectors. This term refers to products that protect joints. Chondroprotectors improve metabolism in cartilage tissue and its blood supply, help preserve the volume of intra-articular fluid and its properties, thereby maintaining joints in working condition.
Natural sources of chondroitin and glucosamine
are tendons, skin and cartilage of animals and fish. However, these days these foods are rarely included in the human diet in sufficient quantities. Due to the lack of “building material” for cartilage and joint fluid, the condition of the joints gradually worsens. To prevent this from happening, it is advisable to take additional chondroitin and glucosamine. In this case, the main task is to protect healthy joints from destruction and age-related changes, that is, to prevent their wear and tear.
Chondroprotectors
, like all preventive agents, have an effect only when taken in a course.
Active components of the Chondroitin and Glucosamine Complex 500/500.
Chondroitin sulfate.
It is part of the joint fluid, improves its “lubricating” and shock-absorbing properties, and is also the main structural component of cartilage tissue and other connective tissues (ligaments, tendons). Chondroitin increases the strength of connective tissue, improves resistance to physical stress, shock, and generally protects it from wear and tear.
The second important role of chondroitin is participation in the synthesis of hyaluronic acid, which is responsible for the viscosity of joint fluid and is part of every cartilage cell. In addition, chondroitin inhibits the action of specific enzymes that destroy connective tissue.
It has a greater effect when taken together with glucosamine.
Glucosamine.
Produced by the cartilage tissue of joints in children and adolescents, it is part of the joint fluid. Glucosamine helps reduce friction in the joint and increase mobility, helps maintain the volume of joint tissue, facilitates normal calcium deposition in bone tissue and normalizes metabolic processes in cartilage cells. In addition, chondroitin is formed from this substance.
It should be noted that glucosamine is not produced in the adult body, which means its reserves must be regularly replenished.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid).
Actively participates in the synthesis of collagen (the main connective element of bone tissue) and many other processes associated with tissue regeneration and renewal. Ascorbic acid is necessary for the absorption of chondroitin and glucosamine. Being a strong antioxidant, it protects cartilage tissue from degradation due to free radicals.
Manganese.
Necessary for the functioning of enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of chondroitin. Performs the function of an “activator” in the biosynthesis of glycosaminoglycans, which form the connective matrix and are part of the intercellular substance of connective tissue. These two functions of manganese are unique: they cannot be replaced by other micro- and macroelements.
Dietary supplement NOT A MEDICINE.
Preparations with glucosamine: indications for use
Glucosamine for joints is taken both for prevention and directly for the treatment of diseases. First of all, it is responsible for the high-quality restoration of cartilage, and as a result, it relieves moderate and mild joint pain.
Taking medications with glucosamine restores cartilage tissue
What diseases does glucosamine help with?
- Osteoarthritis of joints (ankle, knee, elbow, shoulder, hip, wrist, jaw).
- Osteochondrosis (cervical, thoracic, lumbar).
- Arthritis (rheumatoid, reactive, gouty, traumatic and others).
Doctors recommend additional sources of glucosamine:
- Overweight people. Excess weight creates additional stress on the joint capsules.
- Sedentary people.
- People with an active lifestyle, which is accompanied by heavy physical activity. These could be professional athletes, loaders or miners. Relevant for extreme sports enthusiasts, travelers and those who regularly visit the gym.
People over 35 years of age and strict vegetarians, whose diet lacks sources of glucosamine, are especially deficient in the substance. The risk group also includes patients who have been diagnosed with joint diseases of an infectious autoimmune nature. Timely prevention helps to avoid the destruction of cartilage tissue, which means keeping joints healthy and mobile.
Artracam is a working drug with glucosamine!
Artracam is a drug that belongs to the group of chondroprotectors.
The drug with glucosamine is designed for the long term - Artracam slowly but surely restores mobility by accumulating in the body. It affects all joints at once, relieves symptoms (pain and swelling), and has a direct effect on cartilage regeneration. The powder has a neutral taste, consists of glucosamine sulfate sodium chloride and glucosamine sulfate, made from natural raw materials. It can be combined with chondroitin.
To achieve lasting and maximum results, it is advisable to take it in courses (1 course = 6 weeks). If necessary, taking glucosamine for joints is combined with NSAIDs, physiotherapy, exercise therapy (physical therapy), and proper nutrition.
Artracam is an effective and safe drug
with glucosamine, which is enough to take once a day so that the joints work properly, and most importantly... painlessly!
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