Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and MSM Supplements

**CowPimp** · 01-06-2005, 12:21 AM

I recently purchased a supplement containing all 3 of these items in one pill. I know the recommended dosages for those with joint pain, but I felt that taking some as a preventative measure would be a good idea. Can anyone recommend a dosage level of these items for preventative measures? Each pill contains 333mg of glucosamine and 166mg of chondroitin and MSM. I figured 2 pills per day would be sufficient, although the bottle suggests 3 or 4.

cappo5150 · 01-06-2005, 12:40 AM

I think it takes a while to kick in, atleast it did for me. I took 3/day for a month and finally started feeling much better in my wrists and joints.

**CowPimp** · 01-06-2005, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by cappo5150

I think it takes a while to kick in, atleast it did for me. I took 3/day for a month and finally started feeling much better in my wrists and joints.

As I said, I don't have current issues with my joints. However, because resistance training does stress one's joints beyond that of everyday activities, I thought preventative maintenance would be a good idea.

What is your suggested dosage in this situation?

Witmaster · 01-06-2005, 10:05 AM

3x daily. I'm 37. Been taking that same complex for over a year now and have experienced NO joint problems. Like you, I did not have any pre-existing issues or injuries I was dealing with (other than a slight popping in my shoulders during certain pressing movements). I started taking Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and MSM Supplements as a preventative measure. My Father (78 years old) swears by the stuff and I am compelled to do also.

gococksDJS · 01-06-2005, 10:07 AM

If you don't have current problems, it's doubtful you would need to follow the dosage on the bottle, and you would probably pass some of it as waste, so I think 2-3 is good

**CowPimp** · 01-06-2005, 10:58 AM

I took 2 last night, although I may consider 3 depending on what the general consensus is.

Thanks, and keep the opinions/suggestions coming.

Purdue Power · 01-06-2005, 01:57 PM

I bought some that has 500mg Glucosamine and 400mg Chondroitin in each tab and I have been taking one/day. I could tell a big difference in 3 or 4 days after I started taking them. I have recently started hurting in my elbows again, so I am going to take 2/day, but if you are not having any probs yet, your 1-pill dose should be fine.

PreMier · 01-06-2005, 05:55 PM

Follow the recommended dose.. I but the triple strength, so I only take 2 pills a day.

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01-06-2005, 10:05 AM	#4
Witmaster Esprit de Corps Elite Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 4,995 Photos: 6	3x daily. I'm 37. Been taking that same complex for over a year now and have experienced NO joint problems. Like you, I did not have any pre-existing issues or injuries I was dealing with (other than a slight popping in my shoulders during certain pressing movements). I started taking Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and MSM Supplements as a preventative measure. My Father (78 years old) swears by the stuff and I am compelled to do also. NEVER write a check with your mouth that you can't cash with your ASS!! I can run faster mad than you can scared "All right brain... I don't like you and you don't like me. So let's just do this and I'll get back to killing you with beer" ~ Homer Simpson

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01-06-2005, 01:57 PM	#7
Purdue Power Good Enough Never Is Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Purdue University Posts: 1,351 Photos: 5	I bought some that has 500mg Glucosamine and 400mg Chondroitin in each tab and I have been taking one/day. I could tell a big difference in 3 or 4 days after I started taking them. I have recently started hurting in my elbows again, so I am going to take 2/day, but if you are not having any probs yet, your 1-pill dose should be fine. 5'8 1/2, 225lbs Your M1T Info Source Dream as though you'll live forever, Live each day like it's you last. Love like you've never been hurt. Tomorrow is never promised.

01-06-2005, 05:55 PM	#8
PreMier happy sumo Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,962 Photos: 2	Follow the recommended dose.. I but the triple strength, so I only take 2 pills a day. http://www.naturemade.com/ProductDat...p?productid=73 P-side Inc. "the post-workout high is more profound than any drug-induced rush imaginable." -Dante B.

01-06-2005, 12:40 AM	#2
cappo5150 Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 2,320 Photos: 1	I think it takes a while to kick in, atleast it did for me. I took 3/day for a month and finally started feeling much better in my wrists and joints.

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gococksDJS RIP Foreman Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 6,000	If you don't have current problems, it's doubtful you would need to follow the dosage on the bottle, and you would probably pass some of it as waste, so I think 2-3 is good

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