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Relief for Arthritis Pain: As Easy as 1 2 3
by Dr. Julian Whitaker
Published 04/30/09
Recommendations
- For relief of arthritis pain and other types of chronic pain, take 400 mg MSM daily, in divided doses, with meals. This can be increased to 2,000 mg daily, or for severe pain to 8,000 mg. MSM is extremely safe and well-tolerated, although some people report minor gastrointestinal discomfort at higher doses.
- To relieve arthritis pain and rebuild cartilage, take 1,000-1,500 mg glucosamine daily in divided doses with meals. As you notice improvements, cut back to 500 or 1,000 mg. If your symptoms do not improve, you may take up to 3,000 mg daily, and back down later.
- Also add 200 mg of chondroitin sulfate, with meals. This can be increased up to 1,200 mg as symptoms warrant or reduced as symptoms improve.
References:
- Conrozier T. Anti-arthrosis treatments: efficacy and tolerance of chondroitin sulfates. Presse Med 1998 Nov 21;27(36):1862-5.
- Glucosamine reduces knee osteoarthritis. Reutershealth.com, Nov 15, 1999.
- Jacob S et al. The Miracle of MSM. New York: Putnam, 1999.
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