Fish oil anyone? Or Glucosamine?

[momoffuzzyfaces]

The glucosamine can take a week or so before you can tell it's working. I thought mine wasn't working after a while so stopped it. I could sure tell the difference after a few days.

Oh, when you cook, use extra virgin olive oil. I can't remember if it helps the joints but it's wonderful for cholesterol control and bunches of other stuff. Plus stir fry tastes really yummy if you use just a touch.

[Catlady711]

Is there a carb count on the packet? Can't find anything about it on their site.

The cost of those packets is way too much for me. That's a dollar a day. I can buy a bottle of Schiff Glucosamine at CVS - 150 caps - for $19. That's 13¢ a day. A savings of $130 over the 5 months the bottle will last me. And if I get the CVS brand, it's cheaper yet.

Actually it's costing you 39 cents a day. I looked it up and to get the same amount of glucosamine (1,500mg) you have to take 3 capsules a day!

That's why I don't like taking the pills, I don't like pills anyways and taking 3 at one time or trying to remember to take one 3 times a day just doesn't work for me, but drinking an 8oz drink in the morning I can handle, and remember.


The carb info for Elations is on their website HERE

[Randi]

Thanks to you all for your inputs about this. I have decided to try Cod Liver Oil - a spoonful every day!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I've been taking Flax Oil in the soft pill form for several years now. I started taking it to help my joints but it's also supposed to help your heart. It's also supposed to help with hot flashes when I start going through menopause. I still get aches and pains though. I also take extra vitamin D, calcium, and a multi-vitamin every day.

Randi, when I had guinea pigs I used to give them some cod liver oil every day. I thought is smelled awful and I can only imagine how it tasted. Good luck.