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(also known as Osteo-Bi-Flex, Cosamin-DS)
Glucosamine is an amino sugar and a prominent precursor in the biochemical synthesis of glycosylated proteins and lipids. Chondroitin sulfate is an important structural component of cartilage and provides much of its resistance to compression. Along with glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate has become a widely used dietary... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Arthritis | 234 |
64% |
| Fibromyalgia | 9 |
89% |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | 3 |
67% |
| Parkinson's Disease | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 66% (256
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Glucosamine/Chondroitin Reviews
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Helped somewhat but costly for someone on fixed income like me..have to choose between food and supplements.
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Don't know. Just starting.
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CosaminDs actually REPLACED some of the cartilage in my right hip. It showed up on x-rays. Amazing!
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My athritis pain has been better since I have started a glucosamine/chondroitin/msm mixture.
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Can't afford it.
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Only recently started taking it, so still waiting to see if it helps or not.
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Seems to help, better if it has hyluronic acid added
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I guess it works. so I take it.
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take it but I am on so many meds cant afford it all the time
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no apparent difference
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Osteo Bi-Flex- anyone on it?
My wife takes osteo bi flex and she swears it makes a big difference for her. She has mild arthritis in the knees. I have severe OA and have taken g... [More] -
Osteo Bi-Flex- anyone on it?
I took Osteo-Bi-Flex for a few years. It worked wonderfully. I don't need it any more. I had pain in my knees and in my shoulder joints. You have to t... [More] -
Osteo Bi-Flex- anyone on it?
Popular Supplements Don't Work Against Arthritis: Study By Ed Edelson HealthDay Reporter Tuesday, Sep. 30, 2008; 5:00 PM Copyright © 2008 Sco... [More] -
Osteo Bi-Flex- anyone on it?
Try a knee brace why exercising, it will help. I haven't tried it but my Mom did for yrs. Didn't work for her. Any of them out back about 5 yrs ago. ... [More] -
Osteo Bi-Flex- anyone on it?
Just started about 2 weeks ago on Osteo- Bi-Flex glucosamine & Choncroitin (sp) and wondering if anyone else is on it for OA and how is it working... [More]
