(doe) said:Glucosamine, a naturally occurring substance in the body, which is also
available in synthetic form over the counter, is used to treat osteoarthritis,
a painful, degenerative joint disorder. While it has been shown to prevent and
repair bone and cartilage damage, researchers have yet to demonstrate that
glucosamine actually blocks pain.
Quoted message said:Next, they combined glucosamine
with a variety of NSAIDs at a variety of dosages. With several NSAIDs,
including naproxen, the addition of glucosamine caused an additive effect,
meaning the sum of each drug's properties.
Quoted message said:When combined with aspirin or acetaminophen, the result was subadditive,
or less than the sum of each drug's properties.
Interesting ... they make the other LESS effective, which
explains a lot of glucosamine "failures".
Quoted message said:But when combined with ibuprofen, the researchers found pain relief
was enhanced and therefore synergistic.
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