ORIGINAL: mickeybue37
i was wondering what supps. i can use to help build and maintain cartilage ion the joints, working out i dont want to burn out my joints, any tips would be great.
Hey mickeybue37;
I have had occasional pain in my elbows when exercising, I then started taking ISS Therajoint which contains Glucosamine, Chondroitin and some other goodies, together with Omega 3-6-9 oil caps. With these two products I personally have not had any joint problems and I believe helped me do my w/o's with more increased intensity and be more enjoyable.
You can lighten up on the weight for starters and remember to warm up the joints in addition to your muscles before working out because, the structure of a joint consists of ligaments surrounding two bony surfaces covered with cartilage and is lined by a synovial membrane filled with synovial fluid. This fluid provides a slippery surface between the cartilage acting like a lubricant, so the cartilage glides over smoothly on weight bearing joints. So, warm up first in order to start producing the proper amount of synovial fluid to protect the joints. Glucosamine and Chondroitin, assist in the manufacturing of cartilage and synoviol fluid.
(When age or tissue traumas occur the synoviol fluid becomes thinner and is less effective.) For those who may not know, Glucosamine is derived from shellfish and those individuals who may be sensitive or allergic to any form of shellfish should avoid products containing Glucosamine and should ask your MD for advice before taking these products.
Peace
