Pushin50 said:
This is really a hit or miss supplement. I have been taking one 1500/1200 tablet a day for about two years. I used to feel a little pain in my knees climbing ladders and stairs. I also noticed I could sometimes feel the movement of my knee part while climbing. I started taking the supplement two years ago on the advice of a cousin whom had reported good results. It took 2-3 months of supplement consumption before I noticed the positive effects of the supplement. No pain in my knees and no sensation of moving parts. I know others who have taken the supplement with no effect. The literature with the supplement says improvement should happen within a couple weeks but it took me much longer to notice the effects. Some who have tried it and got no relief may not have taken it for a long enough time to get results. I plan to take this stuff for ever.
Plus 1! :) I have been on it for 5-6 years and I take 1500/1200 also. I went off of it for a while a few years ago and after a few months I started feeling joint pain again. Started up again and all is fine now. My wife has arthritis and after she started taking it she noticed a marked improvement.
I think that some of those who see no benefits just don't give it enough time or try to cut the dosage to save money. Also, the relief you feel is gradual and they may not even realize they feel better, or attribute it to something else. All I know is it works for my wife and I and I'll keep using it.
It's expensive so I buy a local store brand (Wegman's in upstate NY) and I think I pay $13.95 for 120 (or 180??) tabs that I take twice a day. A lot cheaper than others. Shop around and you'll find some good deals.