Glucosamine, an amino sugar is synthesized by the human body and is a major component of bones, cartilage, tendons and connecting tissues. It is useful in repairing damaged cartilage, reduces arthritic pain and builds synovial fluids. Glucosamine plays an important role in the formation of skin, bones, tendons, ligaments, nails and parts of the heart. Being a small molecule, glucosamine is easily absorbed by the blood stream.
Glucosamine is used extensively to treat many types of arthritis especially osteoarthritis. In osteoarthritis the cartilage degenerates and causes swelling and pain in the joints. Glucosamine stimulates the production of cartilage and it delays further degradation. Glucosamine has also been effective in the treatment of arthritis in the jaw which is called the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
Glucosamine is essential for healthy skin. It is necessary for the production of hyaluronic acid that is necessary for healing injuries. Glucosamine is generally given to patients undergoing surgery in order to heal their incisions faster. Glucosamine is also used in lots of skin and face creams to remove blemishes, dark spots and uneven discoloring. It eliminates unwanted pigments, scars and wrinkles in the skin. It is also used to soothe chapped lips and reduced the puffiness and sagging of the eyes. Glucosamine is essential for the formation of mucous that lines the urinary, digestive and respiratory tracts.
Recent studies have shown that n- acetyl glucosamine, a form of glucosamine can act as inhibitors of human glioma cell division. From the results obtained it was observed that glucosamine can be used in the treatment of glioblastoma. This form of glucosamine has also been effective in some cases of stomach disorders such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Glucosamine finds its way into several products used in our day to day lives. Ongoing research will ensure the advent of several more useful products that incorporate glucosamine.
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