Chondroitin: uses, side effects, interactions

Benefits

What is chondroitin for?

Chondroitin is an herbal supplement that is often used alone or mixed with glucosamine. Chondroitin is a substance that already exists in the human body. It is believed to help draw water and nutrients into the human cartilage and keep it supple and healthy. Chondroitin can also be found in cow cartilage.

Usually chondrotin is used to treat joint pain conditions such as arthritis. This herb is also used as an antithrombotic, extravasation therapeutic agent, and as a treatment for ischemic heart disease and hyperlipidemia.

Some people use chondroitin for heart disease, osteoporosis, and high cholesterol. While the type of chondroitin sulfate and added iron are used to treat iron deficiency anemia. Some people with arthritis use chondroitin ointment or skin cream containing chondroitin sulfate for pain management, in combination with glucosamine sulfate, cartilage, and camphor.

How does it work?

There isn't enough research yet on how this chondroitin supplement works. Please discuss with your herbalist or doctor for more information.

However, there are several studies that focus on using chondroitin sulfate to help with arthritis pain when used in conjunction with conventional medications such as aspirin, for pain and swelling. But after that the research results were no longer positive. Now, scientists believe that chondroitin sulfate may reduce arthritis pain a bit.

Dose

The information provided below is not a substitute for medical recommendations. Always consult your herbalist or doctor before taking this medicine.

What is the usual dose for chondroitin for adults?

Chondroitin is an herbal supplement that can be taken at a dosage of 200-400 mg 2-3 times daily or 1,000-1,200 mg once daily. While the use of skin on the skin for osteoarthritis conditions, the dosage containing 50 mg / g of chondroitin sulfate, 30 mg / g glucosamine sulfate, 140 mg / g of cartilage, and 32 mg / g of camphor has been used as a necessity for joint pain.

The dosage of this herbal supplement can be different for each patient. The dosage used depends on your age, health, and several other conditions. Herbal supplements are not always safe. Please discuss with your herbalist or doctor for the appropriate dosage.

In what forms is chondroitin available?

These herbal supplements can be available as capsules and cream ointments.

Side effects

What side effects can chondroitin cause?

Chondroitin is a supplement that can cause several side effects including alopecia (baldness), constipation, diarrhea, stomach pain, eyelid edema, lower limb edema, asthma, and skin symptoms.

Not everyone experiences this side effect. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you are concerned about side effects, please consult your herbalist or doctor.

Security

What should I know before taking chondroitin?

Chondroitin is a supplement or ointment that can be stored in a cool, dry place away from heat and humidity.

Do not use it together with anticoagulant drugs, NSAIDs, or salicylates because of the risk of increasing bleeding.

The regulations governing the use of herbal supplements are less stringent than those of drugs. Further research is needed to determine its safety. Before using, make sure the benefits of using herbal supplements outweigh the risks. Consult an herbalist or doctor for more information.

How safe is chondroitin?

Not much is known about the use of chondroitin sulfate during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Chondroitin sulfate can make asthma worse. Use of chondroitin sulfate may increase the risk of bleeding in people with clotting disorders. Chondroitin can cause spread or recurrence of prostate cancer.

Interaction

What kinds of interactions might occur when I take chondroitin?

This herbal supplement can have an effect with the medication being used or your medical condition. Consult your herbalist or doctor before using it.

An increase in the international normalized ratio (INR) can occur in patients taking anticoagulants such as warfarin (eg Coumadin), also with chondroitin alone or in combination with glucosamine.

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