DONA® Glucosamine is a patented formulation of glucosamine sulfate that is clinically proven to reduce the pain and assist in the management of osteoarthritis.1-3 DONA Glucosamine may also help to maintain joint health and rebuild cartilage that has been worn away by progressive age or injury. It is manufactured using a patented process by one of the leading natural medicine companies in the world, Madaus/Rottapharm. DONA Glucosamine was developed following many years of research and has been the subject of 25 clinical trials.
DONA Glucosamine is clinically proven to alleviate symptoms of osteoarthritis and help manage disease progression.
Clinical trials have shown that DONA Glucosamine:1-4
DONA Glucosamine’s efficacy has been evaluated in numerous published studies, with 12 clinical trials examining its action in osteoarthritis alone. It has been clinically proven to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis and may help manage disease progression. DONA Glucosamine has also demonstrated comparable effects to other anti-arthritic medications and is very well tolerated.
DONA Glucosamine has been studied in two long-term trials, finding continued improvement after 3 years of treatment.1,4 Over the past 30 years, it has been used successfully by millions of patients.
DONA Glucosamine is a clinically proven formulation of glucosamine sulfate, it is the same product that has been used in clinical trials. The unique crystalline form of glucosamine sulfate found in DONA Glucosamine is manufactured according to a patented process. This process produces a standardised product that has excellent bioavailability - up to three times higher than some other glucosamine preparations.5,6 As a result, the evidence for DONA Glucosamine may not be extrapolated, as other glucosamine supplements are not prepared in the same way, nor contain the same unique formulation.
Adults: 1 sachet or 2 tablets once daily with food.
Symptom improvement can be expected after 4 weeks of treatment, with optimal effects on joint mobility usually observed after 12 weeks.
DONA Glucosamine can be continued long term to maintain the physical benefits.
Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist, or the condition recurs, it is important to speak with a healthcare professional.
The unique crystalline form of glucosamine sulfate found in DONA Glucosamine is manufactured according to a patented process. This formulation is clinically proven; it is the same product that has been used in clinical trials. As a result, the evidence for DONA Glucosamine may not be extrapolated, as other glucosamine supplements are not prepared in the same way, nor contain the same unique formulation.
Each therapeutic dose of DONA Glucosamine contains 1500 mg of the patented form of glucosamine sulfate.
DONA Glucosamine is not recommended during pregnancy or lactation as there are no published studies to establish safety for its use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
No, DONA Glucosamine is not recommended for children or adolescents under the age of 18 years.
DONA Glucosamine is generally well tolerated and rarely causes side effects. Nausea and gastrointestinal upsets may be experienced by some people, but this is usually mild and transitory. It is important to speak with a healthcare professional if you are concerned about possible side effects.
DONA Glucosamine is manufactured from prawn exoskeletons and is therefore not recommended for people with known shell-fish allergy.
DONA Glucosamine is not known to interact with any medications. However it is important to speak with a healthcare professional before starting DONA Glucosamine if you are taking prescription medication.
Yes, DONA Glucosamine is gluten free.
No, DONA Glucosamine does not contain lactose.
DONA Glucosamine sachets contain small amounts of sorbitol and aspartame.
DONA Glucosamine has no known adverse effects in these situations.
DONA Glucosamine is available from naturopaths, selected health food stores and pharmacies. If you go to the Where to buy button above and follow the instructions, you will be able to find a list of practitioners and pharmacies in your area who either stock DONA Glucosamine or will know how to order it. Even if your local pharmacy is not on the list, they will be able to order it in for you.
References: 1. Pavelka K et al Arch Intern Med 2002; 162:2113-2123 2. Reginster JY et al Lancet 2001; 357:251-6 3. Towheed T et al Cochrane Collaboration Cochrane Library 2009 Issue 4 4. Bruyere O et al OA & C 2008; 16(2):254-260 5. Persiani S et al OA & C 2005; 13:1041-9 6. Jackson CG et al OA & C 2010; 18:297-302
Some of this research was conducted using funding provided by Rottapharm/Madaus.
Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare professional.
