Lowering Your Risk of Lung Cancer: Glucosamine

Studies have shown that Glucosamine and Chondroitin work synergistically to aid in joint health by repairing damaged cartilage, promoting new cartilage growth, and stimulating the synovial fluid that cushions the joints. Glucosamine supplements containing Chondroitin are often used in place of pharmaceutical prescription drugs, which may have adverse side effects.  Until now, Glucosamine and Chondroitin have not been studied in depth as a remedy for other health ailments. 

A new study published in June 2011 in Cancer Causes & Control, suggests evidence that Glucosamine reduces cancer risk and enhance lung health.

Researchers studied 76,904 participants of the Vitamins and Lifestyle cohort, ages ranging from 50-76 years of age, over a ten year span.  The participants were placed into three groups: those who did not take Glucosamine and Chondroitin at all, those who took the supplements less than four times a week, and those taking Glucosamine and Chondroitin more than four times per week.  The use was dedicated for a three year span. 

The results indicate that Glucosamine and Chondroitin enhance lung health.  The risk of adenocarcinoma was cut in half in those participants who took Glucosamine more than four times a week.  Lung health has been directly associated with inflammatory imbalances, and these supplements have anti-inflammatory properties. Glucosamine and Chondroitin do not interact with other drugs, and they do not have their own side effects.

Now you have even more reason to take a daily Glucosamine and Chondroitin supplement.  Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and we now have evidence that suggests Glucosamine reduces cancer risk.  The use of the supplements present a remarkable finding, which can reduce mortality rates for you and the ones you love.  More studies may need to be performed, but the all-natural supplements are a simple way to take your health into your own hands.