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glucosamine

glucosamine

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A substance in cartilage that people take as a supplement to help joint pain
  • noun
  • /ɡluːˈkoʊsəˌmiːn/
  • Specialized
: glucosamina
  • They've also found that glucosamine is very beneficial for TMJ.
  • glucosamine and chondroitin

One thing for sure that I would recommend is a glucosamine chondroitin MSM complex.

Examples

  • Medicines available over the counter that may interfere with warfarin include lactulose, glucosamine, and orlistat.

    Academic text (2012)

  • Patients with comorbid conditions should be encouraged to discuss glucosamine and chondroitin supplementation with their physicians.

    Academic text (2003)

  • Glucosamine hydrochloride is generally less expensive.

    Academic text (2003)

  • Start your pet on a glucosamine chondroitin supplement.

    Blog text (16)

  • Glucosamine provides the building blocks for the body to make and repair cartilage.

    Academic text (2003)

  • For the patient with diabetes, glucosamine use may contribute to lower serum glucose.

    Academic text (2003)

  • Although glucosamine and chondroitin are generally accepted to help with OA pain and stiffness, more research is needed to determine if either supplement can modify disease progression by preventing cartilage loss.

    Academic text (2003)

  • Now, glucosamine and chondroitin are generating more medical interest through the 1999 NIH funding of a $6.6 million, 4-year study to consider the effects of both supplements on OA.

    Academic text (2003)

  • Many athletes take glucosamine supplements to support joint health and improve mobility.

  • The veterinarian recommended using glucosamine for my aging dog's joint problems.

Surface Forms

glucosamine singular
glucosamines plural

Morphology

glucosamine = glucose + amine (transparent) = glucos + amine

The term is a standard chemical combining of 'glucose' (as 'glucos-') and 'amine', straightforwardly meaning an amino derivative of glucose.

Etymology

Glucosamine comes from the part gluco, from glucose which means 'sugar', and the part amino, like in amino acid, which means 'has a nitrogen part'. So, glucosamine is a 'sugar with a nitrogen part', which is why it helps form cartilage and is used for joint health.