European researchers report that th...

European researchers report that the dietary continuation glucosamine sulfate can slow the progression of osteoarthritis throughout long-term treatment.

In the extensive reflection 202 patients received 1,500 milligrams (mg) of glucosamine sulfate formerly a day for three years. In that time their symptoms of osteoarthritis improved significantly, according to eventuates of the study published October 14 2002 in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

The greatest benefit to treating osteoarthritis with glucosamine sulfate may be the relative lack of side consequences when compared to allopathic treatments.

"Conventional anti-inflammatory unsalable articles including the new cox-2 inhibitors, have been associated with adverse side tenors such as gastrointestinal and cardiovascular problems" says Lucio Rovati, PhD of the University of Naples, Italy, and co-author of the recently made known glucosamine study.

"If we can contain the worsening of structural damage, we should be able to dull or even abolish the progression of the disability," he says.

"With couple studies published in international peer-reviewed journals, there are no more doubts that the long-term utilization of glucosamine sulfate is able to direct long-term symptoms, drastically reduce pain and improve articular functionality at any age," says Rovati.

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