Glucosamine under pressure

Q: A few months ago I started taking glucosamine and chrondroitin for my arthritis pain. But as soon as I started taking them my blood pressure went up. When I stopped the glucosamine, my blood pressure returned to a nice 120/80. You might want to warn your readers about this side effect when you suggest these supplements.

JVW: Thank you for bringing the possibility of reactions to glucosamine/chondroitin to the attention of other readers. So far, I haven't seen blood pressure elevations with either of these agents, although I usually recommend glucosamine alone.

But unusual reactions like this illustrate that it's possible for anyone to react to anything, even completely natural-and usually very safe-substances. It's good that you were alert and spotted your own reaction.

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