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Glucosamine acetyl
It is important to distinguish between ordinary glucosamine and glucosamine acetyl. While glucosamine is an accepted medication against different kinds of arthritis in numerous countries world wide, glucosamine acetyl is something different. Although there have been claims that glucosamine acetyl works just as well against arthritis there are simply too few tests and clinical trials that support such claims in the medical world.
Chemically, ordinary glucosamine and glucosamine acetyl does not differ that much. Glucosamine acetyl is simply ordinary glucosamine with a rather complex molecule added to it. Nonetheless, it is that specific difference that makes it difficult to say exactly what kind of impact glucosamine acetyl has on the human body. Different kinds of glucosamine are absorbed differently into the body and once there, they do different things. Although ordinary glucosamine may ease the problems and pains involved with arthritis there is no telling if glucosamine acetyl will do the same; not until it has been properly tested that is. Tests have however shown that glucosamine acetyl plays a major part in the skins’ healing process. Taken orally or rubbed on in the form of a cream, glucosamine acetyl helped speed up the healing process while at the same time leaving less of a scar behind. It has nothing to do with the aging process though, and using glucosamine acetyl to prevent wrinkles is generally considered a futile treatment when it comes to signs of aging.
It is always important to follow the instructions that come with your glucosamine product, regardless of whether it is glucosamine acetyl or any other form of glucosamine. Overdosing is seldom dangerous, but can lead to some very undesirable side effects. If you are diabetic or allergic to shellfish you should visit a doctor immediately if there are any kinds of side effects. If you are currently using blood-thinning medication, you should use caution if you decide to use a glucosamine supplement with chondroitin, because chondroitin is somewhat similar to the blood-thinning drug heparin. Always discuss glucosamine use with your doctor to stay clear of possible side effects.
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