Sweder Wrote:Went to the local herbalist a few months back when Glucosamine was getting an airing on here. I was baffled by the myriad of options available - with licorice, with amphetamines, with colombian marching-powder etc (note: none with Guinness).
I seem to suffer lower limb pain - shins, calves, ankles. Anything specifically reknowned in this department? I feel I should be chomping on some suppliment or other, yet only pop the occassional evening primrose oil (good for one's joints apparently).
MLCMan, I think we're all raspberries to some degree.
You're in good company mate.
Sweder, this isn't something I know much about but if you do a search for glucosamine on the Runners World forum, you'll get a lot of hits, nearly all singing its praises. Seems to be especially appreciated by people with joint problems - ankles and knees. I don't have particular issues there but as MLCM suggested, it seems like a reasonable way of trying to avoid getting them in the first place. But you'll have to do your own research.
It's probably too late for SA unfortunately. People tend to say it takes a few weeks of daily use to get the full benefit. If you want to score some, try
http://www.zipvit.co.uk . They are very cheap (especially if you buy in bulk) and reliable. Not just for glucosamine but all sorts of supplements and vitamins. All above board of course.
March maundering.
