Re: RC: MSM-Gluclosamate

[Horsestwo@aol.com]

In a message dated 6/11/99 9:25:30 AM US Mountain Standard Time, 
grantt@unbc.ca writes:

<< I have written in a few times now about my old mare with arthritis and
 many have kindly responded to me. I have her on a MSM-Gluclosamate
 combination and it appears to be working just great, no lameness,
 actually no signs at all of any discomfort. If you could not see the
 actual lump on her front knee you would never know she had anything
 wrong with her (Yes, keep my fingers crossed). My question being here is
 there at any time that a person should start to back off on these
 supplements, cut down on amount given or strive for a goal that a person
 may not have to feed these supplements at all or is this probably a life
 time way of living for this 19 year old mare. I would greatly appreciate
 your input on this.
 
 Thanks
 Trish
 
  >>
Since chondroitin/glucosamine and MSM aren't drugs there is no reason to 
worry about building up an "immunity" to their effects.  My understanding of 
these nutraceuticals is that they can and should be used at whatever strength 
you are getting any improvement.  They don't cure arthiritis nor give 
analgesic relief but help with lubricating the joint that is compromised.  If 
this mare is more functional and comfortable using these compounds I would 
continue using them and not worry one whit about creating an "addict".  As 
long as you can afford this "habit" for her I would continue.

Melanie in AZ


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