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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 | 238 |
65% |
| Fibromyalgia | 9 |
89% |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | 4 |
75% |
| Parkinson's Disease | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 67% (261
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Glucosamine/Chondroitin Reviews
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Does not seem to help much, but I do notice increased pain if I stop taking it.
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doctor recommended
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May make a different--hard to tell. I currently take a natural supplement with this as well as other substances in the mix.
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I can't really tell the difference between the days I take it and the days I forget....
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some relief
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It would work for a little bit, but heaven forbid i forgot to take it.... I was in a world of trouble. No side effects tho which i loved. :)
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Some relief with daily vitamins and minerals including glucosamine
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Hard to answer this one because, again, my arthritis was too severe.
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helps knees
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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]
