I want to try glucosamine sulfate for my arthritis, but I am allergic to sulfur.

[Guest guest]

I want to try glucosamine sulfate for my arthritis, but I am

allergic to sulfur. Can I still take glucosamine sulfate?

http://www.doctormurray.com/ask/sulfate.asp

Answer:

Yes. When people say to me that they are allergic to sulfur, what

they really mean is that they are allergic to the so-called sulfa

drugs or sulfite-containing food additives. It is impossible to be

allergic to sulfur as sulfur is an essential mineral. In other

words, your body requires sulfur as much as it requires oxygen,

calcium, or any other essential molecule. The sulfate form of sulfur

is present in relatively high concentrations in human blood. In

short, glucosamine sulfate is extremely well-tolerated and no

allergic reactions have been reported.

 

Because glucosamine sulfate has an excellent safety record in animal

and human studies, many experts have recommended that glucosamine

sulfate " be considered as a drug of choice for prolonged oral

treatment of rheumatic disorders. " In most double-blind studies the

side effect rate with glucosamine sulfate was less than that of the

placebo. Side effects, when they do appear, are generally limited to

light to moderate gastrointestinal symptoms including stomach upset,

heartburn, diarrhea, nausea, and indigestion. If these symptoms

occur, try taking the glucosamine sulfate during a meal.

[Guest guest]

I'm allergic to sulfa drugs and I take glucosamine sulfate

(w/condroitin and MSM)every day...I've never had any problems, in

fact, my daily allergy pill intake has been down lately.

Cynthia

 

, " JoAnn Guest "

<angelprincessjo wrote:

>

> I want to try glucosamine sulfate for my arthritis, but I am

> allergic to sulfur. Can I still take glucosamine sulfate?

> http://www.doctormurray.com/ask/sulfate.asp

> Answer:

> Yes. When people say to me that they are allergic to sulfur, what

> they really mean is that they are allergic to the so-called sulfa

> drugs or sulfite-containing food additives. It is impossible to be

> allergic to sulfur as sulfur is an essential mineral. In other

> words, your body requires sulfur as much as it requires oxygen,

> calcium, or any other essential molecule. The sulfate form of

sulfur

> is present in relatively high concentrations in human blood. In

> short, glucosamine sulfate is extremely well-tolerated and no

> allergic reactions have been reported.

>

> Because glucosamine sulfate has an excellent safety record in

animal

> and human studies, many experts have recommended that glucosamine

> sulfate " be considered as a drug of choice for prolonged oral

> treatment of rheumatic disorders. " In most double-blind studies the

> side effect rate with glucosamine sulfate was less than that of the

> placebo. Side effects, when they do appear, are generally limited

to

> light to moderate gastrointestinal symptoms including stomach

upset,

> heartburn, diarrhea, nausea, and indigestion. If these symptoms

> occur, try taking the glucosamine sulfate during a meal.

>

[Guest guest]

Diabetics need to be aware that glucosomine can kill beta cells in the

pancreas and cause high blood sugar problems. No idea if it is a

dangerous supplement for non-diabetics.

 

" Glucosamine can increase fasting blood sugar levels and worsen

glucose tolerance.

 

" These side effects occur because glucosamine activates a metabolic

pathway in the body that leads to the deterioration of

insulin-producing cells in the pancreas and causes insulin resistance,

two factors associated with diabetes. "

http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/arthritis/a/Glucosamine.htm

 

Alobar

 

On 10/29/06, JoAnn Guest <angelprincessjo wrote:

> I want to try glucosamine sulfate for my arthritis, but I am

> allergic to sulfur. Can I still take glucosamine sulfate?

> http://www.doctormurray.com/ask/sulfate.asp

> Answer:

> Yes. When people say to me that they are allergic to sulfur, what

> they really mean is that they are allergic to the so-called sulfa

> drugs or sulfite-containing food additives. It is impossible to be

> allergic to sulfur as sulfur is an essential mineral. In other

> words, your body requires sulfur as much as it requires oxygen,

> calcium, or any other essential molecule. The sulfate form of sulfur

> is present in relatively high concentrations in human blood. In

> short, glucosamine sulfate is extremely well-tolerated and no

> allergic reactions have been reported.

>

> Because glucosamine sulfate has an excellent safety record in animal

> and human studies, many experts have recommended that glucosamine

> sulfate " be considered as a drug of choice for prolonged oral

> treatment of rheumatic disorders. " In most double-blind studies the

> side effect rate with glucosamine sulfate was less than that of the

> placebo. Side effects, when they do appear, are generally limited to

> light to moderate gastrointestinal symptoms including stomach upset,

> heartburn, diarrhea, nausea, and indigestion. If these symptoms

> occur, try taking the glucosamine sulfate during a meal.

>

>

[Guest guest]

I also take a supplement called Glucose Balance and I test once a

day. I usually test between 80 and 110 on my meter... It includes

Gymnena, Bitter Melon, American Ginseng, Fenugreek, Green Tea, Milk

Thistle and Yacon (2 pills, twice a day)... I also take Fenugreek

with everything I eat or drink...

Many of these plants have been shown to exhibit protective actions

for the pancreas as well as the liver and I believe that this can

help protect against negative actions brought on by the

glucosamine...because of a tendency to arthritis that runs in my

family, I feel that, in order to be able to continue my chosen

profession, I need to prevent this from happening and the joint

formula that I take has done a wonderful job. As an added bonus,

Fenugreek also blocks fat absorption to a small extent, which, when

you're diabetic or borderline diabetic(like me)is really helpful

since being overweight is considered a serious risk for diabetics. My

biomedical doctor also told me that elevated levels of triglycerides

are just as bad as elevated levels of glucose, and he recommended

that I add Omega-3 to my diet. All things considered, I am very happy

with the mix of herbs and supplements that I am taking. They are

keeping me off many of the prescription meds, and for the first time

in 10 years, I wear the same size I wore in high school. Glucophage

makes me violently ill, and NSAIDs rack my stomach...(I was having

joint problems a couple years ago but after taking a Glucosamine,

chondroiten and MSM mix for a few months, my hands and elbows feel

great) Admittedly, not every one will have the same results, and it

took me about a year of research to find the best mix of herbs for my

needs and conditions without having to spend a small fortune every

month, but I think that it was definitely worth the time and money

invested, especially when compared to what the prescriptions would

cost, (not to mention some of the more unpleasant side effects

associated with the prescriptions that I was supposed to take, like

violent mood swings, weight gain, etc) and I always checked what I

wanted to take (herbs and supplements) against the meds that I

couldn't get rid of, for interactions...

 

you can check your herbs and meds for interactions here:

www.drugdigest.org

they have a pretty good database of meds and herbs and it is

constantly being updated...

Cynthia

 

 

, Alobar

<Alobar wrote:

>

> Diabetics need to be aware that glucosomine can kill beta cells in

the

> pancreas and cause high blood sugar problems. No idea if it is a

> dangerous supplement for non-diabetics.

>

> " Glucosamine can increase fasting blood sugar levels and worsen

> glucose tolerance.