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dave1980

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Is it worth getting some Glucosamine Sulphate or similar product to help with joint care while weight training?
If so, when would you take the capsules, in the morning, before a workout or after a workout?

cheers!
 
Take a look at the article. I've taken Glucosamine/Chondrotin supplements in the past (i've terrible knees) and saw some improvment. Whether that was psychological or true is up for debate. Read this article.
 
if it wasnt for glucosamine and flax oil, i'd have huge problems with my knees. its done wonders for me.

i take it with lunch, 1000mg a day
 
I have had problems with my joints in the past, but I never noticed any difference on glucosamine or any combination. What helped me was Alleve (Naproxin), ice, rest if its serious, and limited loaded movement, abiding by the "statute of fitness limitations" by Mell Siff (which I learned from Bill Hartman)

Remember the statute of fitness limitations as you return to normal and rehab activities. To stay pain-free:

Limited intensity or load
Limited duration (of a movement or set)
Limited volume (of an exercise or session)
Limited density (work to rest ratio)
Limited acceleration/deceleration
Limited power
Limited rate of force development
Limited velocity
Limited range of motion
Limited complexity (i.e., split squat to lunge to multiple angle lunge)

Be cautious with any wide grip or pushing activities (especially the dips due to the shoulder extension and potential anterior instability). You may find them aggrevating. Anything snatch-grip (BB complex) may also bother you.
 
I've always found glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate to help me out a lot. After about a week of taking it before my workouts my joints don't pop or click as much. I sound like Dixie Carters when I stand up in the morning without the stuff. :D
 
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