RE: Re: Weight loss issues vs. CR issues

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>>I am off to check out chondroitin. If anyone has any good info about

it please post.

http://www.rheumatology.org/press/2005/clegg.asp

http://nccam.nih.gov/news/19972000/121100/qa.htm

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>>I am off to check out chondroitin. If anyone has any good info about

it please post.

http://www.rheumatology.org/press/2005/clegg.asp

http://nccam.nih.gov/news/19972000/121100/qa.htm

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"arthritis" is a catch word for a lot of joint pains. Maybe some pains it will relieve.

I do not believe it will replace cartilage or prevent it from leaving.

Regards.

[ ] Re: Weight loss issues vs. CR issues

Hi Diane:Is arthritis the only (or prime) reason to take glucosamine and chondroitin? Is there a reason to take it as a preventative, or is it only considered a 'cure'? I have absolutely no reason I know of to believe I will get arthritis. (Touch wood, LOL)Rodney.> >> > I tried glucosamine/chondroitin for several months to no effect. My> wife likes it.> > > A single data point anecdotal evidence story about glucosamine:> > I have two middle-age dogs who were both exhibiting signs of arthritis> - hobbling when they got up from the floor, etc. I started them on> glucosamine/chondroitin supplements (veterinary version) and noticed> an improvement after about 6 weeks. > > I thought it was a good "blind" test, though double-blind (did I give> them the real stuff, or the placebo?) would be best.> > Diane>

[Guest guest]

"arthritis" is a catch word for a lot of joint pains. Maybe some pains it will relieve.

I do not believe it will replace cartilage or prevent it from leaving.

Regards.

[ ] Re: Weight loss issues vs. CR issues

Hi Diane:Is arthritis the only (or prime) reason to take glucosamine and chondroitin? Is there a reason to take it as a preventative, or is it only considered a 'cure'? I have absolutely no reason I know of to believe I will get arthritis. (Touch wood, LOL)Rodney.> >> > I tried glucosamine/chondroitin for several months to no effect. My> wife likes it.> > > A single data point anecdotal evidence story about glucosamine:> > I have two middle-age dogs who were both exhibiting signs of arthritis> - hobbling when they got up from the floor, etc. I started them on> glucosamine/chondroitin supplements (veterinary version) and noticed> an improvement after about 6 weeks. > > I thought it was a good "blind" test, though double-blind (did I give> them the real stuff, or the placebo?) would be best.> > Diane>