Glucosamine
Uses
Glucosamine is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis and joint pains.
How it Works
Glucosamine occurs as a natural chemical compound in your body. Glucosamine also comes in the form of a supplement. There are two main typesof Glucosamine which are, hydrochloride and sulfate. Glucosamine in the body helps keep up the health of cartilage, which is the rubbery tissue that cushions bones at the joints. But as you get older, the levels of this compound begin to drop, which leads to the gradual breakdown of the joint this Glucosamine helps with the prevention of this.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Glucosamine may suffer from such side effects;
Upset stomach,
Heartburn,
Nausea,
Diarrhoea,
Drowsiness,
Headache
Methyl Sulphonyl Methane
Uses
Methyl Sulphonyl Methane is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, Joint pain due to arthritis, Swelling due to arthritis, Stiffness due to arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions.
How it Works
Methyl Sulphonyl Methane works by building the hard connective tissue located in the the bones.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Methyl Sulphonyl Methane can include the symptoms below;
Nausea,
Nausea,
Abdominal cramp,
Diarrhoea.
Diacerein
Uses
Diacerein is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis.
How it Works
Diacerein is a slow‐acting drug. Diacerein works by slowing the breakdown of cartilage and thus relieves pain and swelling. Diacerein hereby works by inhibiting interleukin-1 beta, which is a protein involved in the inflammation and destruction of cartilage that plays a role in the development of symptoms of osteoarthritis. Therefore Diacerein helps the building of cartilage in the body
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Diacerein can include the symptoms below;
Nausea,
Abdominal cramp,
Diarrhoea
Nausea,
Abdominal cramp,
Diarrhoea