is glucosamine a necessary supplement?

[audiophyle]

I'm taking some time off because of some sore joints and tendons. Just wondering if this stuff is worth the price.

 

[louden_swain]

yes.

 

[JOKER47]

This has been debated on the Anabolic board many times. It always gets mixed reviews. Some swear by it, some say they got nothing from it.

I would give it try if you are having joint/tendon problems. Maybe you will be one of the ones who has a great experience with it.


Joker

 

[audiophyle]

cool, thanks for the replies. Hey louden, where do you buy your glucosamine at?

 

[louden_swain]

cool, thanks for the replies. Hey louden, where do you buy your glucosamine at?

I'll pick up a bottle at SAMS. . .they sell it by the bulk.

 

[jeremys]

i know that around here you can get some glucosamine that's meant for horses. i know the neighbor lady takes it for something.

would it be practical for us lifters?

 

[louden_swain]

helps maintain the health of the joints. . .as far as I am concerned it is important for all strength athletes (football players, wrestlers, track and field athletes, powerlifters, bodybuilders, and strongman).

It is beneficial for everyone.

 

[megad]

wait... glucosamine helps tendons???

 

[audiophyle]

from what i read, it helps heal and maintain joints, tendons and ligaments.

 

[eazyb81]

recently, i've been having some pain in my forearms which i believe is in the tendons area. I have just assumed it was some minor tendonitis, but after trying to work through it for a couple weeks, it has seemed to flare up a little bit. I don't know much about glucosamine; do you think it would help this problem? is it a supplement at all or just used to relieve minor pains?