Can "ammonia" really save the joints, or "IQ tax"?The pharmacist tells you the truth

A friend told Huazi that her mother was so painful that she had a good knee after getting old, she was difficult to walk, and she could hardly squat. She heard that eating ammonia sugar can treat the knee joint, but after eating for her mother for more than 3 months, the effect is not obvious. What is the reason?

Huazi said that the full name of "amino sugar" is ammonia glucose. It is also a drug in China and a health product. It is mainly used for the treatment of osteoarthritis. However, in terms of specific effects, different patients will give very different opinions. Some people say that the effect is obvious after ammonia sugar, and it is a magic medicine to save the joints. Some people say that the use of ammonia sugar is not effective at all. It is a "IQ tax" that wasted money.

1. Ammonia can be produced by itself

Amino glucose is a substance we can produce. The synthesis of various tissues and cell membranes in the human body requires the participation of amino glucose. Amino glucose is the main component of joint cartilage and can promote the repair of human cartilage. Hyaluronic acid is an important ingredient in joint sliding fluid, and amino glucose is also involved in the synthesis of hyaluronic acid.

The human body can produce glucose itself, and under normal circumstances, it can be self -sufficient and does not require foreign supplements. However, with age, the human body function gradually decreases, and the supply of amino glucose may be insufficient. As a result, the wear of joint cartilage is greater than its own repair ability, and bone arthritis inflammation will occur.

2. Why are there two extremes in the effect of the effect?

People who use amino grapes will have two extremes when feedback effect. Some people say that the effect is exactly the effect. After taking the medicine, it will relieve pain, and the joint symptoms will improve. No relief. Why is there such a big difference?

First, it is individual differences. Different people have different sensitivity to different drugs, and there may be "a lot of differences" in absorption, distribution, and metabolism.

Second, the expectations of drugs are too high. In order to increase sales, the role of amino glucose has been deliberately exaggerated by manufacturers, making many people look forward to the effect of drugs. However, amino glucose is only suitable for the repair of mild and moderate wear of joint cartilage. For people with severe wear of joint cartilage, the effect of medication will be poor.

Third, joint damage caused by other reasons. For example, joint damage caused by rheumatism, gout, etc., or joint pain caused by poor use of some drugs, has little to do with cartilage wear. Even if it is taken with amino glucose, it will not have a therapeutic effect.

3. How to determine whether you are suitable for ammonia sugar

When joint pain occurs, first go to the hospital for imaging examination to diagnose the wear of joint cartilage. The role of amino glucose is to promote cartilage repair. Only when the cartilage is mild and moderate, it will play a better treatment effect. If it is a seriously worn cartilage, the joint gap may be severe narrow, and the biosioplasm has already occurred, and the effect of eating amino sugar is not great.

People who take ammonia sugar need to understand that the role of ammonia sugar is only to improve the nutrition of cartilage and promote repair. This is a slow process and does not produce the effect of "medicine to disease". Generally speaking, it is necessary to take 3 months to observe the effect. If the symptoms have improved significantly, you can continue to take it. If the symptoms have not improved for 3 months, it is not recommended to continue taking it.

4. What kind of ammonia to choose

There are currently two types of amino glucose on the market, one is sulfate glucose, and the other is amino hydrochloride glucose. Based on European osteoporosis and osteoarthritis clinical and economics associations (ESCEO), ammonia sulfate glucose is more effective. Therefore, choose the "Chinese Medicine Period" logo. As a drug, the sulfate glucose will be better.

Amino glucose mainly extracts its own shell creatures, so people with allergies for crustaceans are disabled. Amino glucose is different from glucose and does not affect blood sugar, so patients with diabetes can be taken normally. During the process of taking, gastrointestinal irritation may occur, usually mild and excessive.

To sum up, whether to use amino glucose will be effective and need to see if it is suitable. The maintenance of the joints cannot only rely on drugs, but also control weight, balanced nutrition, scientific movement, and moderate rehabilitation exercise. The use of drugs and the choice of treatment plans must be carried out under the guidance of a doctor. If you have doubts about medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist. I am a pharmacist, and welcome to follow me and share more health knowledge.

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