drug taking in sport

[molehill]

My wife had me on glucosamine for a year or so, when it was all the rage, but gave it up some while back. Never noticed a scrap of difference when I went on or came off it.
Taken a vitamin D the last two winters (probably need it all the time here in Wales 🌧️), the experts seem to think it is worth having for us oldies.

[Mike T]

I used to take this. My physiotherapist thought it was a good idea.

When I had an operation on my knee my surgeon, who specialised in knee surgery and was nothing if not brutally frank, said it was a complete waste of money and I would get more benefit from spending the money saved on a holiday.

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Some years back I went to a talk given by a Professor of Pharmacology. He pointed out that only those studies funded by the manufacturers of glucosamine showed any benefit.

[noel]

Some years back I went to a talk given by a Professor of Pharmacology. He pointed out that only those studies funded by the manufacturers of glucosamine showed any benefit.

So the trick is to get enrolled in one of those studies.

[Mike T]

So the trick is to get enrolled in one of those studies.

..... and not get the placebo.

[JohnK]

Apart from a daily glass of Beetroot Juice (Because I enjoy it) I am very aware of what I eat and figure that simply by eating/living right and sensibly then there is no need for supplements.

[anthonykay]

Apart from a daily glass of Beetroot Juice (Because I enjoy it) I am very aware of what I eat and figure that simply by eating/living right and sensibly then there is no need for supplements.

+1, except for the beetroot juice. I have always relied on a balanced diet, and never taken any supplements (apart from when I participated in an experiment involving folic acid supplements).

[Mike T]

+1, except for the beetroot juice. I have always relied on a balanced diet, and never taken any supplements (apart from when I participated in an experiment involving folic acid supplements).

I saw a study on football players in southern Spain - even they saw a significant fall in Vitamin D levels over the winter - hence taking a replacement dose of Vitamin D - despite my high intake of oily fish and mushrooms. As soon as the natural UV light has any effect on my skin I will stop taking it.

[mr brightside]

[mr brightside]

Where's CL?

Nobody knows. Laughing in a corner somewhere probably, from what i remember he prophesied this.