In fact, osteoarthritis is probably preventable and even reversible. It's no wonder that prevention research is well-funded. A recent scientific paper published in the Annals of Internal Medicine confirmed that the lower your serum vitamin D is during life, the more likely you are to develop poor joint health. This finding and others on osteomalacia confirm that we've become a sedentary, indoor society, and suggest there's a growing need for sensible supplements. These findings confirm that good, basic nutrition is essential.
Cartilage is a complex tissue like a very slippery, soft, synthetic rubber.
Visualize a rubbery Teflon. About six rather complex components, including collagen , are essential for both its structure and function. Glucosamine stimulates connective tissue production and the repair of the arthritic joint. He refers to a study by Italian Drs. I. Setnikar, M. Pacini, and L. Revel which compared Glucosamine to Indocin for inflammation.