No more achy joints: glucosamine touted in disease prevention
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Glucosamine sulfate is a compound touted for stimulating the manufacture of joint cartilage. It is essential in joint tissue repair and has also been documented to protect joints and reduce the effects of muscular microtrauma brought about by the lifting of excessively heavy weights.
Publication Name: Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-5105
Year: 1995
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Glucosamine - panacea for joint pain?
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Studies conducted on glucosamine sulfate indicate that the vitamin relieves one from the agony of chronic pain. The best results come from using it longer than 1-2 months. Longer treatment actually yielded lasting results when used with athletes for 20 weeks.
Publication Name: Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-5105
Year: 1996
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Acupuncture: procedure is gaining acceptance
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The traditional form of Chinese medicine known as acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years and has recently gained acceptance among Western doctors as an alternative form of pain relief.
Publication Name: Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0741-6245
Year: 2001
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