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Cosamin DS Joint Health Supplement, Capsules, 210-Count Bottle

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There are two main drugs of interest for me in Cosamin DS Joint Health Supplement, Capsules, 210-Count Bottle: glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate. Not wanting to jump on the band-wagon and throw just anything in my mouth because a bottle said it was helpful, I did a little digging to see if there really is anything to this stuff. Here's a bit of what I found...

-a 2009 review of available studies concluded that glucosamine sulfate, glucosamine hydrochloride, and chondroitin sulfate used individually only inconsistently decreases arthritis pain. However, many studies have confirmed arthritis pain relief when you take glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate together.

-studies have consistently reported that glucosamine appears safe

-a review by Bruyere et al. about glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate for the treatment of knee and hip osteoarthritis concludes that both products act as valuable symptomatic therapies for arthritis and have some potential structure-modifying effects

-the OsteoArthritis Research Society International is recommending chondroitin sulfate as the second-most-effective treatment for moderate cases of osteoarthritis

-the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) supports using chondroitin sulfate in the management of knee osteoarthritis

Well, I'm pretty much sold. I encourage people who have arthritis to give it a try. It's not a big investment if it doesn't help you, but it may be one of the best investments you ever made if it does help! Those with knee arthritis should also check out Treat Your Own Knee Arthritis- cosamin helps with pain but does nothing to strengthen your knee muscles and make your knee more flexible.

My husband has been using this product for a decade. His Orthopedic Surgeon recommended this brand only and told him to stay away from other similar products because they don't work as efficiently. His hip needs to be replaced and with the use to Cosamin DS he has gotten so much relief that he has been able to put off the replacement for 10 years...and still counting. It isn't a quick fix though. It took about 4 months of using the product before he saw increased mobility and decreased pain. He swears by this product and never misses a dose.

My rheumatologist (and med school professor) says he thinks everyone over 50 ought to take this supplement -- but only this particular brand. Despite recent reports that glucosamine/chondroitin generally may be ineffective, he continues to recommend it because the fed govt (NIH? not sure which agency) did a well-designed study of this actual brand and found it effective. My understanding is that, while it may sometimes cause new cartilage growth, it is most useful for minimizing future cartilage loss, i.e., it's primarily effective as a preventative supplement.

This product reduced the swelling and pain in my finger joints. Other, cheaper, glucosamine/chondroitin products I have tried did not help. This pioneering product works. The other cheaper products I tried were somehow different and useless. More and more I am finding that things with the same chemical name do not necessarily work the same.

For three years I took Schiff's, then Members Mark (Sam's Club own brand), and finally NOW, and the pain in my knees got to be excruciating. I couldn't take a step without cringing. After reading the reviews for this brand I gave it a try. I am astonished at its efficacy. The very next morning the pain was gone. I gardened all day and the next morning there was no pain either. If you are about to give up on glucosamine, don't, give this brand a try instead.

My chiropractor recommended this brand specifically. I have been taking two per day for a few months and have noticed a huge improvement in preventing my chronic hip/back pain. It took about 6 weeks or so for it to make a difference, but it really helps.

I definitely plan to stay with this brand though I have not tried others, no need to - the benefit is worth the price. I don't want to risk having to start over if a cheaper brand doesn't work out.

Upon the recommendation of a doctor, I began taking Cosamin DS five years ago for my deteriorating knee joint. Within weeks the knee pain gradually disappeared. My knee no longer is a concern. I have recommended this product to others with joint problems. Most of them have had similar results.

I am an aging athlete, in my fifties. After years of wearing down the cartilage in my knees by extensive hiking, I was looking for something to stop the grinding and the pain when I pursued my outdoor activities. I started taking glucosamine/condroitin supplements after reading about them.

After a knee surgery, my surgeon indicated that my articular cartilage was diminishing in both knees. He suggested that I take the above mentioned supplements, but he recommended Cosamin DS as one of the purest products, without the fillers. I have been taking it for two years and I have noticed that my knees don't grind when I go up the stairs in my house as they had in the past. I have been able to continuing hiking and telemark skiing - with minimal pain.
I highly recommend this supplement based on personal experience.

Years ago I read an article in The New York Times written by a woman whose dog was diagnoses with arthritis. His veterinarian had prescribed CosiminDS for him, and his owner recognized a marked improvement in his movements. She started taking CosiminDS for her own arthritis and also noticed an improvement.
In the meantime I looked up on Dr. Koop's website to see if there could be any ill effects from taking Cosmin/Chondrotin and was informed that there were none. (I have yet to read of any studies that dispute this statement, although it's always wise to check.) So being arthritic myself, I started taking it and have done so for years. Be it coincident or not, I have no need to take any other pain medicine for my arthritis.

Delivered on time as expected, in good condition. I have been using this product for a couple of years and I feel as though it is doing exactly what it is supposed to be doing. Prior to using it I experienced Knee discomfort when sitting for an extended period of time. now,with taking this nutrient I no longer have that problem. perhaps when you age into your mid 70's as I have you may have some discomforts but it is nice to have them eliminated at this time. My thanks to DS Cosamin.