Glucosamine is an amino acid that's naturally produced in the body and is responsible for bone and cartilage health and development. Glucosamine is also used in the treatment of osteoarthritis and knee and joint pain. When glucosamine levels decrease or when you're suffering joint pain or swelling, you may want to try introducing it back into the body naturally.
Step 1
Take 1,500 mg of glucosamine daily. This can be taken all at once or split into three 500 mg supplements. Glucosamine supplements often contain chitin, which is the shell of marine creatures such as lobsters and crabs. If you're allergic to shellfish, read labels carefully and purchase only chitin-free glucosamine. These supplements can be found in health food stores and pharmacies.
Step 2
Boil the bones of chicken, turkey, or lean red meats to make a broth. Drink the broth three times daily. Bone marrow contains glucosamine, and boiling the bones into a broth is an ideal way to extract glucosamine from animal sources.
Step 3
Grind shellfish shells into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle. Mix the powder into water or other clear liquids and drink three times daily. This method isn't appropriate if you have shellfish allergies.
Tips and Warnings
- Ask your doctor about joint injections or prescription glucosamine medications if natural and home methods are unsuccessful.
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