Glucosamine is an amino sugar generally found in the human body that is synthesized internally and being a small molecule it is easily absorbed by the blood stream. Found naturally in the human body or prepared synthetically in a laboratory, it is a special form of sugar. Containing both sugar and protein, the amount found in the joint cartilages as we age is reduced, creating pain in the joints. Delivered directly to joints, the Glucosamine supplement stimulates the proteoglycans present in the joints which is used in repairing cartilage.
Chitin or bovine cartilage, the hardened outer shell part of shrimp, crab and lobsters provide us with animal based supplements. A very common plant based supplement is glucosamine hydrochloride which is manufactured by the Aspergillus Niger plant. In the human body, it has an important role to play by repairing cartilage and reducing arthritis pain. Many Arthritis and specially Osteoarthritis can be treated by it. skin and face packs containing it remove blemishes tracks, dark spots and uneven discoloring. While it can be used to soothe chapped lips and reduce the puffiness and sagging of the eyes, its main purpose is to help eliminate unwanted pigments, scars and wrinkles in the skin. It plays an important role in the formation of skin, bones, tendons ligaments, nails and parts of heart, synovial fluids etc as it is the major component of bones, cartilages, tendons and connecting tissues.
In order to healing their incision faster, patients undergoing surgery are given glucosamine supplement as it causes hyaluronic acid to be produced which heals injuries. The formation of mucous that lines the urinary digestive and respiratory tracks is also from this. With Osteoarthritis, the cartilages of the human body degenerate and cause swelling and pain in the joints which is why Glucosamine is freely used in the treatment of Arthritis. When glucosamine supplement is given with chondroitin the pain reduces in those sufferers who are severely attacked by Osteoarthritis. A combined dose makes patients feel good, with less aching in the body and less stiffness in their joints as they start to function again.
The production of cartilage is stimulated by glucosamine supplements, further degeneration is prevented and treatment of Arthritis in the jaw which is called the “Temporomandibular joint” (TMJ) is effective. e. n-acetyl glucosamine, acts as an inhibitor of human glioma cell division and is used in the treatment of glioblastoma. In some cases of stomach disorder this same type of Glucosamine is effective such as Chron’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The main component of many products, this wonder chemical has a vital role to play.
