| NSAID's |
GLM Extract |
| Rapid action but a short lasting effect |
Slow and progressive with a long lasting effect |
| No Cox-2 Selectivity |
Cox-2 selective |
| Can damage joint cartilage |
Helps regenerate and improve condition of cartilage |
| Can cause stomach ulceration and hemorrhage |
Gastroprotective - does not cause ulceration or hemorrhage |
| Can cause renal dysfunction |
No adverse effects on renal function |
| Adverse influence on platelets (dilutes blood) |
No adverse effects on platelets |
| Can provoke dermatological skin problems (psoriasis) |
Can help reduce effects of psoriasis |
| Can aggravate hypertension |
No adverse effects on hypertension |
| Can increase the risk of heart attacks (myocardial infarction) |
No risk of myocardial infarction |
| NSAID's have adverse side effects, some of which can be serious |
Negligible adverse side effects, none of which are serious |
