mucopolysaccharides
Patient discussion about mucopolysaccharides.
(mū´kōpol´ēsak´
rīdz´),
n.pl a generic term for a group of compounds composed of protein and complex sugars (polysaccharides), many of which are found in blood group substances.
rīdz´), n.pl a generic term for a group of compounds composed of protein and complex sugars (polysaccharides), many of which are found in blood group substances.
Patient discussion about mucopolysaccharides.
Q. Does GAG really help? My mother suffers from osteoarthritis, and after taking a lot of pain-killers someone offered us to try glycosaminoglycans. Does it really help? It’s quite expensive….
A. As far as I know it wasn’t proved in well-controlled trials to benefit the patients over placebo, so if it’s a consideration for you, I’m not sure it justifies the price. However, I’m only a lay-man, so consulting a professional (i.e. a doctor) is better.
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