Glucosamine
Glucosamine is used for symptomatic relief of mild-to-moderate osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. Glucosamine sulphate is a naturally occurring substance in the human body and is necessary for joint fluid and cartilage. Some of the characteristic features of Glucosamine are-
- Glucosamine slows down cartilage damage in osteoarthritis patients
- Symptom-relieving effect with good safety profile in cases of osteoarthritis
- Glucosamine is a normal component of glycosaminoglycans in the cartilage matrix and synovial fluid
- Glucosamine is utilized by the body to create glycosaminoglycans, an enzyme essential for cartilage repair
- It plays an important role in the synthesis of the cell membrane lining, collagen, osteoid and bone matrix
- Glucosamine results in pain relief equivalent to some nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)