Re: study on glucosamine

["Jeanne Slominski" <EnduranceMorgan1@home.com>]

Michelle,

 

I give my 19yo Select Maximizer with 7500 mg Glucosamine and EquiFlex with 3000 mg Chondrotin Sulfate - one big heaping scoop of each once a day, year round. He does have some arthritis in his fronts.

 

My 11yo gets a level scoop of each, once a day, but only during our ride seaon - preventive maintenance.

 

I take 2 Cosemin caplets, twice a day. When I forget to take all four in a day, I start aching, especially my hands. Ain't easy getting old!

 

Jeanne 

----- Original Message -----

From: Michelle Rowe

To: ridecamp@endurance.net

Sent: Friday, January 26, 2001 9:56 AM

Subject: RC: study on glucosamine

Here's a link to some news on glucosamine that I thought was interesting...  The study was done on humans with arthritis, and using pure glucosamine.

 

http://www.msnbccom/news/521702.asp?0nm=-11M

 

"The Lancet medical journal is the first to show that the supplement improves the structure of the joints"

 

Maybe glucosamine as a preventative for a distance horse (and rider?) isn't a bad idea after all?? :-)  I'd be interested to know how many people are feeding distance horses glucosamine supplements...

 

Michelle

(Colorado)