Of importance, the ratio was reduced by glucosamine administration but returned to the pre-administration level after withdrawal of administration. Together these observations suggest that glucosamine is expected to exert a chondroprotective action in athletes (soccer players) by preventing type II collagen degradation but maintaining type II collagen synthesis, although the effect is transient and disappears after withdrawal of administration.

Glucosamine

Health conditions analyzed in this study

Functions related to this study

Joint support

1 supplement Slightly Positive Glucosamine

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Skeletal System

1 supplement Glucosamine