Traditional Uses

• Osteoarthritis
• Joint Pain
• Useful for patients on NSAIDs ("non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs" such as ASA and Ibuprofen) which inhibit cartilage repair

Mode of Action

• Helps in synthesis of cartilage both by increasing key components of cartilage such as glucosaminoglycans and by promoting incorporation of sulfur into cartilage

Drug Interactions

• No known drug interactionss

Cautions

• May produce stomach upset
• Since it is not a pain reliever, improvement is gradual but real

Recommended Dose

• 500 mg three times a day. Individuals on diuretics may need to increase Dosage:to 20 mg/kg of body weight. (Dose may vary from brand to brand)

References

• Bucci, 1994; Murray, M., 1996; Theodosakis, 1997a; Theodosakis, 1997b