The years of teaching high impact aerobics are catching up with me. Sure it’s been great for the ticker, but the knees on the other hand are showing signs of age and making icky noises. What my Physical Therapist friends call “creep” and “crepitus” (which is just nice technical way of saying “grinding”) had become loud enough to be heard by the naked ear! At the rate I was going – I was sure I’d need a knee replacement by 40. Of course this just won’t do. So I’ve taken to doing leg extensions regularly and taking glucosamine.
Glucosamine – What’s That?
“Glucosamine” is a natural constituent of cartilage which has been shown to stimulate the production of connective tissue! In more technical terms, glucosamine is considered an “amino sugar.” An amino sugar is the component of a carbohydrate which does not contribute to the body’s energy – instead it gets incorporated into body tissues, forming such structures as tendons, ligaments, bones, skin, nails, eyes and heart valves.
What is Glucosamine Used For?
Glucosamine supplements have been...