Naralon on thu 1 feb 01
I tried Glucosamine, and became sick, and sicker. I called the pharmacist,
who called the drug company to find what the unlisted ingredients were.
Specifically what was the origin of the glucosamine, and what were the
fillers used.
To my horror, I found out that oyster shell is the main source of
glucosamine. Yet there is no mention of any seafood product in the
ingredients. No wonder I became so ill - I am allergic to seafood, and fish
of all kinds - even salmon from a can.
The pharmacist then told me to always check when buying calcium also, as
many have like ingredients, that are not listed.
Naralon
Lana Reeves on thu 1 feb 01
Hi-- It's Chondroitin [sp?] that comes from beef cartiledge, not =
Glucosamine. =20
I've been using Glucosamine for several years, it does help, but it =
needs to be taken in pretty high doses, along with a multivitamin & =
mineral supplement, or with vitamin C & manganese. [Yes, manganese. In =
tiny amounts, your body needs it!] [Not as carbonate, however... :o)]
Also, you have to take it for at least two months before you notice =
results.
And like all treatments, whether allopathic, homeopathic, naturopathic, =
eastern or western or from Neptune, what works for some people does not =
work for others.
Lana in Somerville, MA
kilnkat@rcn.com
"where cats & clay collide"
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