I have terrible tendonisitis.. I've just bought a bottle of glucosamine, I'm thinking baout taking 8,000mg to 10,000mg a day. I know its alot but i have been taking it before at 1,5000 mg and it did little to almost nothing. I was wondering if taking that much would be safe because numberous people have been telling me to take that much but i just want to be reassured.
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08-20-2007, 11:27 PM #1Banned
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How much glucosamine is TOO MUCH? for tendonitis
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08-21-2007, 05:06 AM #2Unknown User, Ph.D.
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Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology
Volume 47, Issue 1, February 2007, Pages 78-83
Risk assessment for glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate
John N. Hathcock and Andrew Shaoa
"evidence strongly supports safety at intakes up to 2000 mg/d for glucosamine"
The authors also conclude "Evidence from well-designed randomized, controlled human clinical trials indicates that the upper level of safety is 2000 mg/d for glucosamine" However, this is an interpretation of data, no scientific experiments confirm nor deny it at this point.
Take those high doses at your own risk.
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08-21-2007, 05:13 AM #3Registered User
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As the above poster's quoted article says 2000mg/d is the highest dosage that has been shown to be safe, I would stay below that. Although higher doses may not necessarily be toxic, they may cause diahorrea and nausea (too much glucosamine to be absorbed so the body gets rid of what is left in the gastrointestinal tract).
How long were you taking 1500mg/d for? The effects of glucosamine require time - the effects can take up to 4 weeks to start being noticed.Last edited by ben3133; 08-21-2007 at 05:16 AM.
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08-21-2007, 06:12 AM #4Registered User
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hi
well taking 8000 mg is way to much, dont kill yourself
take the Glucosamine sulfate combined with Chondritin sulfate in ratio 5:4 (usually 1500mg GS, and 1200mg CS)
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08-21-2007, 06:36 PM #5Registered User
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never heard of taking glucosamine for tendonitis, only for joint pain/health.
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12-21-2011, 09:34 AM #6Registered User
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Glucosamine's benefits are limited to helping rebuild Cartilage, so it's good for your skin and for your joints. Studies have indicated that while safe at under 3000mg a day, anything over that and you risk killing pancreatic cells.Originally Posted by BEASTLy
Your best bet for tendinitis is to take something that's anti inflammatory. In foods the best is Kelp, Salmon, Turmeric, Shiitaki Mushrooms or Green Tea (or you could combine the first 4 into a nice meal, cooked with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, which is another FANTASTIC anti inflammatory and have the Green Tea to wash it down with....
In Holistic Medicine the best is Krill Oil, Fish Oil or Cod Liver Oil.
Over the counter there's Naproxen (Aleve), Ibuprofen (Advil) or if your stomach can't take either, then good old aspirin (not as effective as the first 2)
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