Can I Take Glucosamine Supplement For Bone Injuries Like, Stress Changes To The Bone?
I know that people tend to take Glucosamine for joint pain/problem, is it also suitable for people with bone problem other than joint or cartilage problem?
I’m not sure whether will it help my condition by taking Glucosamine. I got stress changes to the tibial tubercles and lateral cortices.
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Osteoporosis is an epidemic nutritional deficiency in the United States. More than 25 million Americans suffer with this disease at the cost to the economy of the U.S. of approximately14 billion dollars each year. At least 1.2 million fractures occur each year in the United States as a direct result of osteoporosis. Spontaneous compression fractures of the vertebrae of the back cause tremendous pain and suffering for those with osteoporosis.
It is easily forgotten that bone is active, living tissue, and is continually remodeling itself through osteoblastic (bone forming) and osteoclastic (bone resorbing) activity. It is constantly engaged in biochemical reactions, which are dependent on many different micronutrients and enzyme systems. Therefore, like any living tissue, bone has diverse nutritional needs. It is not just a collection of calcium crystals.
In order to reduce the risk of fractures of the spine, hip, and wrist, we must pay attention to several factors: 1) preserving adequate bone mass, 2) preventing the loss of the protein matrix, and 3) making sure the bone has all the proper nutrients to repair and replace damaged areas of bone.
The American diet, with its high intake of white breads, white flour, refined sugars, and fat, has been shown to be deficient in many of the essential nutrients needed for healthy bones. Inadequate intake of any of these nutrients will contribute to osteoporosis. All of these nutrients must be present at optimal levels if we are going to have any effect on decreasing the amount of osteoporosis in this country.
Calcium
No doubt calcium deficiency can lead to osteoporosis. However, studies have shown that skeletal calcium depletion was present in only 25 percent of postmenopausal women. Calcium supplements in these women were found to increase bone mass; however, the supplements had no effect on the other 75 percent who were not calcium deficient. Recent studies of calcium and vitamin D supplementation have shown a slowing down of osteoporosis but not prevention. These studies have also shown a reduction in fractures of the hip, spine, and wrist.
Calcium is an essential nutrient in the fight against osteoporosis. You will get some calcium from your diet-the average American consumes approximately 700 mg daily. But calcium should be taken in supplementation at a level of 800 to 1,500 mg daily. Children also need this level of supplementation. In fact, studies show that children given this level of calcium prior to puberty will increase their bone density by nearly 7 percent. As a result the increased bone density will be carried with them throughout their lifetime.
Magnesium
Magnesium has many important functions throughout the body, including maintaining the electrical conduction of the heart. Magnesium is also important in several biochemical reactions taking place within the bone. Alkaline phosphatase, which is an enzyme required in the process of forming new bone crystals, is activated by magnesium. Vitamin D needs magnesium to convert it to its most active form. If there is depletion in magnesium, this can lead to a syndrome of vitamin D resistance. Dietary surveys have shown 80 to 85 percent of American women consume a magnesium-deficient diet.
Vitamin K
Vitamin K is required to synthesize osteocalcin, a protein found in large amounts within the bone. It is therefore critical in bone formation, remodeling, and repair. In a series of studies with osteoporosis patients, it was found their vitamin K concentration was only 35 percent of the control subjects. Clinical evidence shows for patients who have osteoporosis, the need for vitamin K is much greater.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is absolutely necessary if we are to have any chance of absorbing calcium from our diet. A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that 93% of the acutely ill medical patients entering Massachusetts General Hospital were deficient in vitamin D. Even though vitamin D is produced in the skin when it is exposed to sunlight, as patients age they spend less and less time out in the sun and vitamin D deficiencies become very common. Vitamin D taken orally must be converted to its biologically active form, vitamin D3. Impaired conversion of vitamin D to its active form may be more of a problem than deficient intake. This gives rationale to the supplementation of vitamin D by using the active form, vitamin D3. Studies show patients with osteoporosis treated with vitamin D3 increased calcium absorption and reduced bone loss.
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Yes it will probably help but with most bone problems you MUST take in extra calcium and then extra vitamin D so your body can absorb the extra calcium. Also be sure you are taking a multivitamin daily.