Conventional medicine in the past has not worked for Arthritis pain. Then came the NSAIDS such as Aspirin and Ibuprofen and later, Naproxen Sodium were introduced. Although they covered up Arthritis pain, they had side effects if taken for long periods and with increased dosages which needed to cover up pain. The first generation of pre COX-2 drugs, the NSAIDS worked largely to inhibit an enzyme known as COX-1 which unfortunately is a non-specific molecule. It also affects several other important body systems, such as blood clotting and digestion.

The COX-2 Inhibitors, the supposedly more “selective” medications, ie. brands such as bioflex - Glucosamine liquid and which are generally available only with a prescription, ( costing far more than over the counter NSAIDS) were then introduced. COX-2 has its fatal side effects and with the high cost, is presently being changed.

Glucosamine and its effectiveness for Arthritis in humans and animals has been in progress for more than twenty years, both in America and in places such as Europe, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Spain.

Glucosamine is different than NSAIDs or COX 2 drugs; this is also far cheaper and is derived from natural sources . It helps to build up and maintains cartilage, tendons and other connective tissues in the body by acting as a building block for these materials and inhibiting enzymes that destroy cartilage.

When the body does not have an adequate supply of glucosamine, Arthritis – most commonly Osteoarthritis – can develop. This debilitating condition that afflicts many people is characterized by a breakdown in the “shock absorbers” of the joints, particularly weight bearing ones such as the hip or knee. Glucosamine works by preventing the cartilage destruction, joint pain, swelling and loss of flexibility in a natural way and without the harmful side effects.

Glucosamine cannot cure your Arthritis, but it will relieve pain in the joints, results might take a little bit longer than NSAIDs or COX-2 drugs. Glucosamine can be taken with traditional NSAIDS (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc). Clinical trials tested, 1,500 mg of glucosamine per day.