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Has anyone ever tried N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc)?

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avatar 10sister02

10sister02

Edited on 11/16/2020 at 5:18 AM

Hi,  I came across an article saying that N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc) might help in repairing the mylen in the spine.  Just wondering if anyone has experience in taking this diet supplement?

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avatar Courtney_J

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11/16/2020 at 7:04 PM

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@10sister02 Hello 10sister02, thank you for opening this discussion. I hadn't heard of N-acetylglucoasmine for MS, but it sounds like it may be an exciting thread for MS researchers to follow! Let me tag some other members who can possibly weigh in!

Hi everyone, how are you doing?

If you didn't already know, N-acetylglucosamine is a simple sugar often found in the outer shells of shellfish that is thought to help protect the lining of the stomach and intestines. It is sometimes used for osteoarthritis, heart disease and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and is now a potential area of research for MS!

Have you ever taken N-acetylglucosamine as a supplement? Was it effective? If one day it is found to be effective for MS and is approved by the FDA, would you consider taking it?
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Has anyone ever tried N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc)? https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/your-opinion-on-multiple-sclerosis-treatments/has-anyone-ever-tried-nacetylglucosamine-glcna-2743 2020-11-16 19:04:23

avatar LostChild

LostChild

11/17/2020 at 3:40 AM

Hi,  no I've not heard of it.  Is there a place to order it or find out more about it?  Lostchild


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avatar 10sister02

10sister02

11/17/2020 at 8:56 PM

Hi

Here's an article I found out about it.  

https://www.jbc.org/content/286/46/40133utm_source=TrendMD&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Journal_of_Biological_Chemistry_TrendMD_0

I wanted to know if anyone has tried it.  It can be purchased on Amazon.

 

 


Has anyone ever tried N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc)? https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/your-opinion-on-multiple-sclerosis-treatments/has-anyone-ever-tried-nacetylglucosamine-glcna-2743 2020-11-17 20:56:38

avatar DebraBeyer

DebraBeyer

Edited on 12/08/2020 at 12:58 AM

Good advisor

@10sister02 

purhased on Amazon and received a week ago so probably too early too tell. Dosage says 3x daily but I’m doing 2x as it’s not cheap-45.00 for 90 capsules. I’m retired and need to budget. Currently not on big pharma meds-side effects sound worse than our MS!!  Will keep all posted on this.


Has anyone ever tried N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc)? https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/your-opinion-on-multiple-sclerosis-treatments/has-anyone-ever-tried-nacetylglucosamine-glcna-2743 2020-12-08 00:54:41

avatar 10sister02

10sister02

12/09/2020 at 7:42 PM

I purchased it on Walmart.com, better prices than Amazon. My sister started taking it a few weeks ago.  Started with 1 daily,  Will start taking 2 next week.  Will keep you posted as well. 


Has anyone ever tried N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc)? https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/your-opinion-on-multiple-sclerosis-treatments/has-anyone-ever-tried-nacetylglucosamine-glcna-2743 2020-12-09 19:42:10

avatar Mastiffmom

Mastiffmom

01/02/2021 at 2:14 AM

Are there contraindications if you are on a DMT like Ocrevus?


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avatar hundal

hundal

01/11/2023 at 7:26 AM

Good advisor

No never tried


Has anyone ever tried N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc)? https://www.carenity.us/forum/other-discussions/your-opinion-on-multiple-sclerosis-treatments/has-anyone-ever-tried-nacetylglucosamine-glcna-2743 2023-01-11 07:26:48

avatar Dr.WhoPeggygmail.com

Dr.WhoPeggygmail.com

01/30/2023 at 6:58 PM

Good advisor

Hi. Never heard of that, but I used to take N-acetyl-Cysteine. It was for my OCD, but stopped it as I found it unhelpful.

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