Is a Glucosamine supplement better than NSAIDs?
NSAIDs, otherwise known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, have traditionally been used to treat arthritis and osteoarthritis. These drugs treat the painful symptoms of joint deterioration and help relieve the pain, but they do not treat the cause for the pain or help improve joint health. As joint health worsens, patients typically need to take higher and higher doses of their prescribed NSAIDs to control the pain. NSAIDs also tend to dry the joint membranes which can interfere with the joint receiving the nutrients it needs to keep healthy.
