| Others will have to rely on acetaminophen or dietary supplements such as glucosamine, ginger, turmeric or boswellia. |
| However, people severely allergic to shellfish should avoid glucosamine, which is made from the shells of crustaceans. |
| It's involved in glucosamine synthesis for speedier joint repair, and it soothes aches, pains and inflammation. |
| Once it reaches the chondrocytes, the cells that produce cartilage, the glucosamine is incorporated. |
| Methyl-sulfonyl-methane, capsaicin, devil's claw, glucosamine, curcumin and baswellia have been reported to be helpful. |
| Some evidence suggests that the dietary supplement glucosamine probably improves osteoarthritis symptoms. |
