The interest of modern consumers in a food supplement such as Chondroitin Glucosamine from Solgar becomes clear if we look at the available statistics. Some data indicate that about 50% of Europeans use dietary supplements, while in the United States and Japan these figures reach, respectively, 80 and 95%. However, in Russia this complex is only beginning to gain popularity.
It is worth noting that in the modern world, the human body for various reasons experiences a significant lack of a variety of useful substances. To restore the imbalance often allows the use of various complexes, including preparations of the company "Solgar". "Chondroitin Glucosamine" with hyaluronic acid and MSM is a very effective remedy. About this - below.
Composition, healing properties
The Solgar Chondroitin Glucosamine complex is an active dietary supplement that can be used as an element of complex intensive care for joints. Due to its multicomponent nature, the drug allows to stop joint pain, eliminate inflammatory phenomena, restore mobility to them, and normalize metabolism in cartilage tissues. In addition, Chondroitin Glucosamine is characterized by protective properties.
The main and auxiliary components in its composition are: chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine sulfate, glycerin, stearic acid, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, cellulose, manganese glycinate chelate, MCC, calcium ascorbate.
The effect of the drug is due to the effect on the body of active substances - glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate.
The latter is an essential substance for bone structures, tendons, and cartilage. Through lengthy research, it was possible to find out that chondroitin is actively involved in counteracting the active development of osteoarthritis, strengthening joint tissue, and reducing pain in them. In addition, chondroitin sulfate has the ability to reduce the severity of certain symptoms of arthritis.
Glucosamine, in turn, can reduce pain, stimulate the synthesis of glucosaminoglycans (hyaluronic acid). It is the main building material of cartilage tissue, allows you to activate restoration processes in the cartilage tissue, improve the functioning of the joints.
Thus, glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, which are the main active ingredients of the dietary supplement, can protect the cartilage tissue, activate the regeneration processes in it, while functionally complementing each other. However, their mechanisms of action are different.
Indications for use
Chondroitin Glucosamine from Solgar is indicated for use by patients whose examination revealed pathologies of the spine and joints that have a degenerative-dystrophic nature. As a rule, it is prescribed to people suffering from osteoarthrosis and osteochondrosis.
Also, the drug can be used as a prophylactic and as an element of the active complex therapy of these pathologies. The use of bioadditives is equally important during recovery periods in order to normalize the activity of joints after sports injuries and fractures.
The specified dietary supplement, as well as other drugs that contain similar active substances, can be recommended by specialists if a person needs additional intake of chondroitin and glucosamine.
Using
In order to maximize the effect of the use of the indicated “Chondroitin Glucosamine” complex from “Solgar”, it is recommended not only to study its pharmacological properties beforehand, but also to use the drug in strict accordance with existing recommendations.
It should be taken orally. It is necessary to swallow the capsules of the drug in its entirety, preventing them from cracking or crushing, while drinking plenty of water. In accordance with the manufacturer's annotation, it is necessary to take it before or together with food.
How often to take?
As a rule, adult patients are shown two or three doses of the drug in 2 capsules. One therapeutic course usually takes up to 60 days. However, the exact dosage, frequency of applications, duration of therapy should be determined by a specialist based on the results of a patient examination.
Contraindications
According to the instructions to "Chondroitin Glucosamine" from "Solgar", the use of a dietary supplement is contraindicated in those patients who have phenylketonuria. In addition, the complex should not be taken by people who have an increased susceptibility to substances that are part of the drug.
It is forbidden to use the product under the age of 14, since there is not enough data confirming the safety of using the supplement in the treatment of patients of this age category.
During pregnancy
There is no definitive ban on the use of the drug during pregnancy. It can be taken in individual cases, if the doctor considers such therapy necessary. In this case, a pregnant woman should always be under strict medical supervision. If there is a need to take a dietary supplement in the lactation period, feeding must first be stopped.
Negative impact
Against the background of the use of the drug, various negative manifestations can develop, among which:
- Allergic manifestations.
- Violation of the biorhythm.
- Soreness in the limbs.
- Swelling.
- Tachycardia.
- Noticeable dizziness, headache.
- Violations of the stool.
- Manifestations of flatulence.
- Periodically occurring epigastric pain.
If this symptom occurs, it is recommended to consult a doctor.
Features of the supplement "Chondroitin Glucosamine MSM" from "Solgar"
Problems such as decreased joint mobility, a characteristic crunch in them, pain, are familiar to people practicing strength training. Approximately the same symptoms can be observed in people who do not engage in sports. As a rule, these are representatives of the older age category.
The use of Chondroitin Glucosamine in combination with methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) will help to solve this problem, as well as to prevent its development. These components help to achieve excellent results, which can be judged by the numerous responses left by people who have experience with this drug.
Glucosamine and chondroitin are present in the composition of ligaments and joints, providing their elasticity, necessary mobility, strength. Methylsulfonylmethane is a natural chemical component found in foods and tissues of the human body.
The presence of such a component as MSM in the bioadditive improves its effectiveness, since methylsulfonomethane has obvious positive qualities - anti-inflammatory effect, the ability to neutralize toxins, and stabilize enzymatic functions. It is worth noting that MSM also has an immuno-strengthening and anti-allergic effect, it improves the characteristics of the skin, hair, and stabilizes the concentration of glucose in the blood.
Effective is also Chondroitin Glucosamine with Hyaluronic Acid from Solgar.
Currently, the bioadditive market offers a wide range of drugs based on chondroitin and glucosamine, as well as hyaluronic acid. However, despite such an abundance of funds, it is important to seek the advice of a specialist before using them.
Numerous studies of glucosamine, chondroitin, hyaluronic acid lead to the conclusion about the vast possibilities of these substances. And despite the rather high cost of such drugs, doctors actively urge patients to supplement the conservative therapy of joint pathologies using such drugs.
Reviews on "Chondroitin Glucosamine" from "Solgar"
Due to the fact that the drug is not a medicinal product and relates to bioadditives, the reviews there are quite diverse and contradictory.
Some patients claim that the drug is highly effective and allowed them to overcome various pathological changes in the joints, but at the same time they note that it took a lot of time and more than one course of therapy - the effect of using the supplement develops for a long time.
Others note the complete uselessness of the drug "Chondroitin Glucosamine" from "Solgar" (including hyaluronic acid, among others), while others believe that the use of a bioadditive in combination with drugs does not allow them to draw an unambiguous conclusion about its effectiveness.
Be that as it may, it is important to consult a doctor before using the drug.