| Antireactive Properties of Glucosamine Sulfate
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Summary: |
Glucosamine
is an amino sugar that can be found in the body. It
has some protective factors for edema related to dextran,
formalin, and carrageenin. Glucosamine has some anti
inflammatory effects then on the joints. Glucosamine
also provided some protection from various pleurities
in the mouse and rat. The potency and toxicity of
glucosamine are both low, indicating very low side
effects and high tolerance. When compared to the NSAIDs
typically used for treatment of arthritis, the glucosamine
is better tolerated, has less side effects and is
just as effective, if not more at treating the condition.
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Authors:
Setnikar, R. Cereda, M. A. Pacini, and L. Revel
Institution:
Rotta Research Laboratorium S.p.A., Monza (Italy)
Source:
Arzneimittel-Forschung/Drug Research 41 (I), 2, 157-161 (1991)
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