Chondroitin Sulfate

Question: Is chondroitin sulfate linked to sulfa antibiotics? I have an allergy to the sulfa antibiotic and I am not sure if chondroitin sulfate is in the same family. Some doctors say yes, others say no. Any help would be much appreciated.

Answer: Typically no. The reason why the two are different is the chemistry. chondroitin sulfate is a salt, like NaCl and K3PO4. These break up in the body to form sulphate ions and chondroitin molecules. In Sulphoxide containing drugs the sulphur group is bound integrally in the chemical structure. To induce allergies usually you need a large compound like the antibiotics. You should see a Doctor or an allergist to know for sure or ask your pharmacist before you try anything. For all we know you may be one of the few that is allergic to both forms.

Question: Can glucosamine chondroitin sulfate go bad? I have taken glucosamine chondroitin sulfate capsulates which has expired for seven years. Can they be harmful?

Answer: your best answer would come from a pharmacist. It is their job to know these things. They are friendly and do not mind being asked questions just like this one.

Question: glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate useful for increasing height? can glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate supplements be taken along with regular diet to increase height?if so are there any sideaffects to em?this is for a 17 year old boy i know that the above supplements are used to treat osteoarthritis and they do help in the growth of cartilage in joints but i would rather appreciate answers directly relevant to the question.

Answer: Well, you partially answered your own question. Those two ingredients are very good for joint health, they don't make you grow taller. Since they are good for joint health, some people taking them when they are old may prevent themselves from losing a little height (which would have been lost from degenerating joints), but they don't make people grow taller. Unfortunately, there are none that work the way you want them to. Nothing can force your body to grow taller than your DNA says you will. There are some things that can take away from your potential height (including smoking, drugs, caffeine, etc), so as long as you stay away from those and have a healthy diet, you should grow as tall as you're supposed to. Besides all that, your growing age normally peaks around 20 years old, so since you're younger than that, you've got plenty of time to finish growing and any growth pills can actually be detrimental to your height and/or health. The only thing that actually would work would be a risky, expensive, and very painful surgery where they cut your leg in half (no joke), add a few spacers, then let your body heal. It's most common in China where height has a bigger impact in certain jobs. Over the course of a year or two, they could add an inch or so to your leg... but I don't think it would be worth the pain and price myself. However, if they are insoles, those will help to boost your height because they are adding the height, not making you grow taller. Good luck and I hope I helped!

Question: How soon before Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate work on the joints? Im 37 and the knees are stiff from playing squash, I plan on taking these supplements to help my joints, when will I notice a difference?

Answer: After several months my joints seemed to be feeling less strained, but I'm not sure it was because of the glucosamine/chondroitin supplements I've been taking, because I also changed my regimen: started eating better (more veggies & grains, less meat, complex carbs, less processed food, cut back on sweet stuff and fatty stuff, drank more water regularly). Also started doing stretching exercises every morning and especially before a workout. But just in case the supplements are really helping, I'll continue to take them. Also make sure you're taking the right dosage. At some point I picked up a different brand and didn't realize the dosage was different from the previous one (3 pills a day instead of 2).

Question: Is glucosamine HCI the same thing as chondroitin (sulfate?!)? So I guess my mom got this medicine and it has glucosamine HCI but for some reason she wants to know if glucosamine HCI is the same as chondroitin (sulfate?!) I have no idea what any of this means, just need an answer from someone who knows-please does someone out there know?

Answer: It is about the same, both compounds are derived from shell fish and are used for arthritis or joints condition. The glucosamine has more anti-inflammatory effect and the chondroitin helps rebuild cartlidge.

Question: 1.) Why do many people prefer to treat osteoarthritis with D-glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate rather than? NSAIDS?

Answer: Because NSAIDS only relieve pain the D-glucosamine and Chondroitin slowly makes the joints not hurt as much by lubricating it. Slowly but surely you don't need pain meds as often.

Question: Looking for dog food with Glucosomine and Chondroitin Sulfate? (helps dogs joints and rebuilds cartilage)? We have a one year old yellow lab, and want to feed her good food that is not TO expensive. We recently bought Solid Gold food and are going to try that out. Wondering if that or any similar dog foodshave Glucosomine and Chondrotin Sulfate to help out with preventing any future joint problems. We would rather buy a GOOD dog food and spend a little more than buy an OK dog food and buy vitamins, then the cost gets to be too much. Any suggestions on dog foods that are good like this?

Answer: I suppliment - Missing Link Plus is a good one, as is NUPRO. The levels in the dog food aren't significant, and it's hard to find a dog food (other than large breed puppy- which you don't want to feed your 1yo lab) IMO. They only get a teaspoon of Missing Link per day- so it's not that expensive. We have large dogs, and one bag will last a couple of months.

Question: Has anyone actually tried glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin? I have degenerate disc disease and a bulging disc in my back...do these work? Has anyone seen MRI to prove it? Has anyone had any side effects?

Answer: I have tried it, but it did not work for me. At most all they can state, that this is excellent for Osteoarthritis of the knees. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?db=pubmed&uid=15501201&cmd=showdetailview&indexed=google As for degenerative disc disease, it is not a disease but part of the aging process. The disc between the vertabra are like donuts, thick hard outer shell, inside is a nice soft jelly. As we age the jelly dehydrates, the disc shrinks and by the time we hit 60, the nice soft disc is a tough disc. As for bulging disc, this is where their is a weakness in the hard outer shell, bit like a car tire and so it bulges. Many people will find that as they age the disc will go through the normal dehydration, so the bulge will be no more, as the soft jelly will not be able to bulge. Best of Luck

Question: in dietary supplement what is the difference between chondroitin sulfate 1200mg and msm1500mg? glocosmine HCI 1500mg with MSM 1500mg and glucosamine HCI 1500mg chondroitin sulfate 1200mg

Answer: Well, the overly simple answer is that they are entirely different ingredients. For more specific details, Chondroitin is more commonly with Glucosamine because those are two of the main nutrients your body uses to produce new joint tissues. In other words, it gives your body what it needs to fix the joints on its own. MSM on the other hand is one of the nutrients that your body uses to nourish connective tissues. The connective tissues include the joints, skin, ligaments, tendons, etc... but it doesn't help your body rebuild any of them. By nourishing the connective tissues, it helps the joints feel better and be healthier, same with the skin and the rest. Because of those differences, most formulations will have Glucosamine and Chondroitin together (since they work hand in hand) or they will have those two plus MSM to nourish the tissues while they are being built. I hope I helped!

Question: What is the difference between Glucosamine Sulfate and Glucosamine Chondroitin?

Answer: Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are substances found naturally in the body. Glucosamine is a form of amino sugar that is believed to play a role in cartilage formation and repair. Chondroitin sulfate is part of a large protein molecule (proteoglycan) that gives cartilage elasticity. Both glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are sold as dietary or nutritional supplements. They are extracted from animal tissue: glucosamine from crab, lobster or shrimp shells; and chondroitin sulfate from animal cartilage, such as tracheas or shark cartilage. Past studies show that some people with mild to moderate osteoarthritis (OA) taking either glucosamine or chondroitin sulfate reported pain relief at a level similar to that of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen. Some research indicates that the supplements might also slow cartilage damage in people with OA. Definitive results about the effects of these supplements are expected from an in-depth clinical study currently being conducted by the National Institutes of Health.

Question: How much glucosamine/chondroitin/MSM should i give my 14 year old weimaraner? He's been having pretty bad hip problems for the past few months, so I picked up a bottle of "Triple Flex" pills at Walgreens. He is a pretty big dog, around 100 pounds. They have 500 mg of Glucosamine Hydrochloride, 400 mg of Chondroitin Sulfate, and 125 mg of Methylsulfonylmethane in each pill.

Answer: Have you checked if a animal can be given this with a vet? Your best bet is to check with your vet as certain things good for humans aren't good for fido

Question: can I take glucosamine,chondroitin sulfate,uniflex proprietary extract /hyaluronic acid with ambilify?

Answer: Hello there! Off of the top of my head, I can not think of any reason why you couldn't. All of these "medications" work on different receptors and in completely different ways. The safest thing to do would be to call your Pharmacist and double check. This is the person who will know without a doubt what is safe for you. I hope that this has been helpful. Best of luck to you.

Question: what is the difference between glucosamine chondroitin and glucosamine sulfate?

Answer: What are Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate? Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are substances found naturally in the body. Glucosamine is a form of amino sugar that is believed to play a role in cartilage formation and repair. Chondroitin sulfate is part of a large protein molecule (proteoglycan) that gives cartilage elasticity. Both glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are sold as dietary or nutritional supplements. They are extracted from animal tissue: glucosamine from crab, lobster or shrimp shells; and chondroitin sulfate from animal cartilage, such as tracheas or shark cartilage. What do they do? Past studies show that some people with mild to moderate osteoarthritis (OA) taking either glucosamine or chondroitin sulfate reported pain relief at a level similar to that of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen. Some research indicates that the supplements might also slow cartilage damage in people with OA. Definitive results about the effects of these supplements are expected from an in-depth clinical study currently being conducted by the National Institutes of Health. What do I look for? Because dietary supplements are unregulated, the quality and content may vary widely. If you decide to take these supplements: Choose products sold by large, well-established companies that can be held accountable. Read the product labels carefully to make sure the ingredient lists make sense to you. If you have trouble, ask your pharmacists for help. Be sure to consult your doctor before deciding to try these supplements. Make sure that OA is the cause of your pain. Do not stop or reduce your current prescribed medications without talking with your doctor. Recommended doses should cost about $1 to $3 per day, but most insurance companies do not cover this cost.

Question: I have Jumper's or Runner's Knee. Will Chondroitin Sulfate and Glucosamine Sulphate help in the healing?

Answer: Owch, sounds sore....I too have bad knee pain & my orthopedic specialist told me there's lots of recent research to show that glucosamine & chondroitin just have a placebo effect on people but are really expensive placebos! I know lots of people suffer bad allergies to the preservatives in them too so be careful what tablets you take. The doc recommended a couple of good sites to check out...hope they help u .

Question: What's the difference in effect between Glucosamine nad Glucosamine sulfate? I just recently started taking a combination of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate for spinal disk degeneration. I haven't been taking it long enough to know how it will effect me, but I notice online that there also is something called "Glucosamine Sulfate" (and not just Glucosamine). On the label to my combination of Glucosmine and Chondroitin, it says D-Glucosamine HCl is the type of Glucosamine. I've read somewhere that glucosamine sulfate is more effective, but I don't know much about this. Do you find glucosamine in itself to be effective, or does one usually need glucosamine sulfate?

Answer: Glucosamine is a building block for joint and other connective tissues. There are three forms of glucosamine for supplements: glucosamine sulfate, glucosamine hydrochloride (HCL) and N acetyl glucosamine. Research indicates that the best form for osteoarthritis is Glucosamine Sulfate. Make sure you take a high quality product from a reputable company, because quality varies widely when it comes to this supplement.

Question: what does glucosamine and chondroitin (sulfate) do? my mom bought it for me but is it eatible?

Answer: Eases arthritis pain very well.