Some joints make me paranoid!

nosjjlk

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I have recently been told that my Creatine use has had a negative impact on joint/tendon/ligament strength due to the degradation of the tissue that makes up these structures.

Without going into the validity of the comment (having been told this by my chiro after seeing him with a back issue - "Who said deep squats were good for you?") I would like to know if anyone has any information on so called Joint formulas that are prevalent on the market at the moment.

I am referring specifically to the products that contain Glucosamine / Chondroiton (Shark cartilage). Do these products actually live up to the hype that surrounds them?

It seems, as usual, every manufacturer claims to have a vast array of scientific evidence of the efficacy of their product, and yet none actually display this proof. One product says tablet form is best, the other, liquid form - so I figured I would put this out there on a board with a number of people that could provide an unbiased view of the topic!

Is this gospel or can I classify the claims along with the infomercial stuff?

Thanks

Nos
 
The only comment I can really make is that I tried glucosamine when I hurt my shoulder so bad I could no longer lift my sword to the side (5 or 6 kg). It really worked wonders, removed the pain and make the healing process step along faster. While just letting it heal by itself for a few weeks only made it worse (seemingly - the pain intensified) glucosamine had me bench pressing light weights after only a couple of weeks.
 
[b said:
Quote[/b] (nosjjlk @ April 26 2003,3:26)]I have recently been told that my Creatine use has had a negative impact on joint/tendon/ligament strength due to the degradation of the tissue that makes up these structures.
Sounds like bollocks

[b said:
Quote[/b] ] am referring specifically to the products that contain Glucosamine / Chondroiton (Shark cartilage). Do these products actually live up to the hype that surrounds them?
It seems, as usual, every manufacturer claims to have a vast array of scientific evidence of the efficacy of their product, and yet none actually display this proof. One product says tablet form is best, the other, liquid form - so I figured I would put this out there on a board with a number of people that could provide an unbiased view of the topic!
Is this gospel or can I classify the claims along with the infomercial stuff?
In terms of glucosamine, it has been shown to reduce problems with osteoarthritis. There has been little to no research on other types of joint injuries, but these are taking place.
A lot of the claims that the joint formulas make are a little overboard (typical supplement advertising)
I have been trialing some relatively high grade glucosamine that I aquired, havent noticed any difference in any joint pains that i suffer from.
So in simple words, glucosamine may help some joint injuries, but in terms of tendon/ligament injuries, there is little chance for it helping that.
 
[b said:
Quote[/b] (nosjjlk @ April 25 2003,9:26)]I have recently been told that my Creatine use has had a negative impact on joint/tendon/ligament strength due to the degradation of the tissue that makes up these structures.
Without going into the validity of the comment (having been told this by my chiro after seeing him with a back issue - "Who said deep squats were good for you?") I would like to know if anyone has any information on so called Joint formulas that are prevalent on the market at the moment.
I am referring specifically to the products that contain Glucosamine / Chondroiton (Shark cartilage). Do these products actually live up to the hype that surrounds them?
It seems, as usual, every manufacturer claims to have a vast array of scientific evidence of the efficacy of their product, and yet none actually display this proof. One product says tablet form is best, the other, liquid form - so I figured I would put this out there on a board with a number of people that could provide an unbiased view of the topic!
Is this gospel or can I classify the claims along with the infomercial stuff?
Thanks
Nos
not to offend everyone, but my thoughts are this

1) the average chiropractor is a quack, i wouldn't listen to his advice about creatine in the least
2) the glucosamine/chondroitin supplements do have a track record of success for osteoarthritis, as mentioned.

i'm surprised nobody's made the joke about 'joints' making you 'paranoid.' i was thinking of an entirely different sort of substance when i read the tagline to this thread :)
 
[b said:
Quote[/b] ]i'm surprised nobody's made the joke about 'joints' making you 'paranoid.' i was thinking of an entirely different sort of substance when i read the tagline to this thread

Watched 'Pumping iron' lately ? :D
 
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