Who takes glucosamine/chondroitin joints upplements? And do they work?

[luke]

My joints seem to be getting more and more creaky/clicky, especially the knees and shoulders.

Considering that I'm looking to put even more load on them this year with weights, I'm thinking about taking a joint supplement.

So looking for info / opinions...
Do they work? Is it worth it?
Recommendations?

 

[Shrek]

Tried, did nothing, don't recommend. I put up with pain in the knees. Years of squatting has taken it's toll.

 

[Bazza20]

The lastest research has been showing it does nothing. Don't bother.

 

[Morgan]

Bazza, a few older cabinet makers from the factory at work have aching bodies, Elbows, knees etc I gave them the BN Joint Complex and they swear by them, eat em like skittles, like pigs in shit. All of em have started playing indoor soccer again.

 

[Big Mick]

I have been using this since I started lifting again:

Glucosamine 1500mg | Nature's Way

I think it has made a difference, but will start using the Bulk Nutrients Joint Complex when it runs out, I still have about three months worth left as I bought a heap on a half price special

But a months worth and use it and report back with your findings, everyone is different!

 

[Shrek]

I think fish oil has helped me more than the above products ever did.

 

[Bazza20]

Bazza, a few older cabinet makers from the factory at work have aching bodies, Elbows, knees etc I gave them the BN Joint Complex and they swear by them, eat em like skittles, like pigs in shit. All of em have started playing indoor soccer again.

Sorry Morgan I worded my post wrong. Glucosamine works, but works no better than placebo, which means it actually doesn't work.

http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/index.php/glucosamine-the-unsinkable-rubber-duck/

 

[Big Mick]

I think fish oil has helped me more than the above products ever did.

I take fish oil also twice a day, so that might be doing something as well!