Glucosamine is an amino sugar that precedes the biochemical synthesis (breakdown) of protein and liptids. Actually to be more accurate it preceeds the biochemical synthesis of glycosylated protein and lipids. Glycosylated simply is an enzymatic process that attaches glycans to proteins, lipids, or other orgnic molecules. Enzymatic process basically means to reduce overall waste.
Glucosamine can be found in bone marrow, animal bones, some fungi, but it is best known for being present in shell fish. There are certain brands of Glucosamine that actually smell like fish. I have found these to work ok.
Glucosamine can be taken in a pure powder form, capsules, tablets / caplets, and liquid.
This supplement is an OTC (Over The Counter)
The supplement can be used to help with the deterioration of cartilage.
but this supplement is not approved by the FDA for medical use in humans. Glucosamine is classifieds as a dietary supplement in the U.S.
Safety and responsibility are solely the responsibility of the company that manufacturers this product, meaning- trust the company you choose. In my opinion this is why so many companies I have tried did not work. I almost gave up on this supplement. I am glad I did not.
It is my opinion that this supplement has helped with the the rehabilitation of some of Manny Pacquiao?s ailments.
Do I put too much weight on this this supplement or any of the OTC supps I give Manny? No not really. It is what it is. I strongly recommend people use this supplement, but that does not mean you do not do everything else you are supposed to do as well.
I do get worried that some people will only read my last article and think I am inferring, ?Oh this is the cure!? or they will think I am trying to say ?this is the miracle? or even worse they might think I am contributing all of Manny success to one ingredient. Remember this is a blog. I have started with day one quite some time ago. If you have not read all of my blogs you might not understand what I am saying entirely and not get the gist of this article. Manny Pacquiao did not get the way he is because of a supplement- he is the way he is because of his hard work, his dedication, his Faith in his God. He is a champion because of his talent, desire and relentless desire to give his people hope.
Food gives him the energy he needs to perform these tasks, supplements help in this process as well.
I do believe they are very important, very very important, but we can never outweigh the importance of anything- balance is the key to success.
I know a lot of people have not read all of my blogs? Because I keep getting asked why MP got the cramp in the Mosley fight. I have explained this twice in my blogs. LOL!!!
Please go to my fitness and training section and please start from day 1. You will get this question answered.
If you do not have all the ingredients to success it is hard to be successful. That is with anything in life.
You could build the best looking chocolate cake and it will look incredible, but if you forget the sugar- it will not taste very good.
Health is a process- fitness is a process-
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Thank you,
Until next time!
Alex Ariza
