I have been competing in USMS meets for the last 14 years. During that time frame, I have have some persistent shoulder and knee problems. Recently, I trained and competed in my first triathlon. My knee problems really flared up badly during the running training. So I took a short break from running and at the same time started taking a Glucosamine - Chondroitin supplement. After about three weeks of taking the supplement, all of the pain disappeared, not only in my knees, but also in my shoulder and lower back. I even stopped taking ibuprofin. My performance in the triathlon was well beyond what I expected, especially in the run. Has anyone else had so much success with this supplement?
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From a scientifc point of view it would be difficult to attribute your improvement to the Glucosomine or to the lack of running.
Your post changed two variables at the same time so it is not possible to attribute your success to just one factor. Your success could be do to the medicine or allowing your body to recover from the pounding that running gives it.
Based on the composition of joints I doubt that the Glucosomine helped . There is no GOOD scientific evidence that I know of that shows Glucosomine rebuilds cartilidge or fluids in the knee. It is more likely that the inflammation in your joints was reduced from lack of use and the ibuprofen. Antidotal evidence suggests that Glucosomine does not work. I have seen a decrease in sales of this product and have noticed that hardly anyone comes back to purchase a second bottle. I NEVER recomend this as I believe that this medicine is a fad just like so many others I have seen over the years. That last statement indicates I am getting old.
Best advice: Do not over work your body, use correct technique with all endevors, listen to your body. If it hurts rest it and fiind out what is causing the pain. Pain is your body telling you that you have a problem which needs to be addressed.
Have a great day
Paul
From a scientifc point of view it would be difficult to attribute your improvement to the Glucosomine or to the lack of running.
Your post changed two variables at the same time so it is not possible to attribute your success to just one factor. Your success could be do to the medicine or allowing your body to recover from the pounding that running gives it.
Based on the composition of joints I doubt that the Glucosomine helped . There is no GOOD scientific evidence that I know of that shows Glucosomine rebuilds cartilidge or fluids in the knee. It is more likely that the inflammation in your joints was reduced from lack of use and the ibuprofen. Antidotal evidence suggests that Glucosomine does not work. I have seen a decrease in sales of this product and have noticed that hardly anyone comes back to purchase a second bottle. I NEVER recomend this as I believe that this medicine is a fad just like so many others I have seen over the years. That last statement indicates I am getting old.
Best advice: Do not over work your body, use correct technique with all endevors, listen to your body. If it hurts rest it and fiind out what is causing the pain. Pain is your body telling you that you have a problem which needs to be addressed.
Have a great day
Paul
