Healthy With Age

Degenerative joint disease, otherwise referred to as osteoarthritis, occurs as some people age and their joints wear down. Most often, the disorder will affect such critical joints as the knees, neck, hands and hips. The disease gets worse over time, and there is no definitive cure as of yet. But that doesn’t mean sufferers should give up hope and resign themselves to a life of pain.

Treatment options are available, especially in the form of a glucosamine supplement. Glucosamine is similar in many respects to glycosaminoglycans, a primary component of cartilage. The theory behind this treatment is that glucosamine can work to replace cartilage as it deteriorates, in effect preventing degeneration over time.