Enzyme cofactor in cartilage
Two US trials Glucosamine plus
Manganese 34 - 45mg/day
No adverse effect in young subjects over a short period
Leffler CT et al
Mil Med 1999;164(2);85-91
Das A et al Osteoarthrits Cartilage 2000;8(5):343-50
US Cosamin DS, Mn 9.0 mg/day
UK Glamine /Multis contain 1-5mg
High Dose Supplements
Nutri many
products <60mg/day
Health Plus
Zinman 9mg/day
ZMC
15mg/tablet
Lamberts 5 mg
x 3/day*
* with
warning