Is there any effect of taking Glucosamine with hepatitis B?

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Hello doctor. I have hepatitis B, does taking Glucosamine have any effect? Thank you doctor for your advice.
Huynh Phu Dien (1962)
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Hello uncle! Glucosamine is a natural substance found in the body's healthy joint cartilage. In pharmaceutical form, glucosamine is used to treat chronic knee arthritis, helping to relieve symptoms of mild and moderate osteoarthritis. Glucosamine on the market comes in three main forms: Glucosamine sulfate, glucosamine hydrochloride and N-acetylglucosamine. Of these, only the glucosamine sulfate salt form was used the most in studies and was found to have positive effects. This is not necessarily true for the other two forms of glucosamine, so users must pay attention to this information on the product's label.
Studies show that glucosamine is generally well tolerated and fairly safe, but it can also cause adverse reactions. When taken orally, the most common adverse effects of glucosamine include nausea, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation, and epigastric pain/sensitivity. Symptoms may be reduced if glucosamine is taken with or after food. Other adverse effects include headache, somnolence and insomnia, and skin reactions such as redness and itching. Some notable reports related to glucosamine have been reported such as hepatotoxicity, elevation of liver enzymes, and hyperglycemia.
Therefore, if you have hepatitis B and want to take Glucosamine, you need to discuss with your doctor in advance the information about the condition of your joint disease, the dosage form, the content and the origin of the product. It is also important to take glucosamine in the right dose and for the right amount of time to get good results without affecting the liver. For more detailed advice, you can go to the nearest Vinmec Health System hospital for an in-depth examination.
Thank you for trusting Vinmec, looking forward to meeting you for more specific advice!
Consulted by Master, Doctor Ta Que Phuong - Gastroenterologist - Endoscopy - Department of General Internal Medicine - Vinmec Times City International Hospital.