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A dietary supplement similar to glucosamine appears to suppress the damaging autoimmune response seen in multiple sclerosis attacks, raising hopes of a new metabolic therapy for autoimmune diseases.
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10-02-2011, 07:35 AM
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This supplement is already available OTC from a few manufacturers.
this is one example: http://www.iherb.com/Jarrow-Formulas...sules/131?at=0 It targets intestinal and joint problems. This Wiki article contains two older links on this subject from the past. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N-Acetylglucosamine Some here may want to read those as well.
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10-02-2011, 02:19 PM
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They dont say what N-acetylglucosamine is made from, but when I was told to take Cosamin-DS (Glucosamine) I found out the hard way what glucosamine is made out of....crushed shells of crustaceans. (shellfish)
I'm allergic to shellfish. The one and only time I ever tried glucosamine (Cosamin-DS) I had an allergic reactions. (hives, and my throat got really itchy...something my shellfish allergy has never made me do before) Be careful what supplements you take if you have allergies. Check the allergen info.
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10-02-2011, 03:31 PM
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The bottles with shellfish source, typically list it.
The ones at iherb. all say shellfish sources clearly on the website. Thank you for the reminder.
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10-02-2011, 03:55 PM
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Interesting article. What dosage would you suggest?
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10-02-2011, 04:11 PM
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I really don't know. Glucosamine is pretty benign stuff. The article claims "too soon to try" but articles like that always say that.
I haven't had time to search it more fully...today. Very busy today. 
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10-02-2011, 04:13 PM
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Thanks. I found several articles about it when I did a Google search but none specify a dosage. The iherb ones are 750 mg so that'd probably be a good starting point. I might give it a try. Can't hurt.....might help.
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10-02-2011, 04:27 PM
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I would guess at least 2 a day, to start.
I am thinking of trying it too, for my arthritis. Regular glucosamine did nothing for me, I've tried it twice. This version looks better. I am intrigued by the GI benefits as well...I can always use that. The reviews on iherb are all positive. Mostly for allergies and arthritis though.
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10-02-2011, 08:32 PM
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10-02-2011, 10:42 PM
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I'm also allergic to shellfish. Dang.
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