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How Does Glucosamine Work
Studies mixed on glucosamine's effectiveness
February 01, 2009
Expert & Community Posts
Ask the Expert: Does Glucosamine Work?
By Dr. Jonathan Krant , Health Expert...Dr. Krant,I would like to know if the supplements glucosamine and chondroitan sulfate are worth... Read more »
Should I take supplements for my hip and knee osteoarthritis? Which ones?
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert...few common osteoarthritis supplements, including glucosamine and chondroitin. Also, note that... Read more »
Arthritis and Diabetes
By David Mendosa , Health Expert...a krill oil supplement twice a day. I even took glucosamine and chrondrotin, until I read Dr.... Read more »
Food Allergies and Allergic Reactions to Drugs
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert...Some further info from this Orthopedic article: "Glucosamine and chondroitin are dietary... Read more »
Health Guide
Osteoporosis: Treatment
Glucosamine and ChondroitinA combination of glucosamine and chondroitin may help reduce moderate-to-severe knee pain, according to long-awaited results from a national study. The clinical... Read more »Osteoarthritis: Natural Remedies
Natural RemediesGlucosamine hydrochloride and chondroitin sulfate are natural substances that are part of the building blocks found in and around cartilage. Extracts have been used in Europe for more... Read more »Headaches: Cluster: Medications
...effectiveness. Hormones such as melatonin are powerful substances, and additional studies are needed.Glucosamine. There have been some reports that glucosamine, an alternative remedy commonly used... Read more »Osteoarthritis: References
ReferencesClegg DO, Reda DJ, Harris CL, Klein MA, O'Dell JR, Hooper MM, et al. Glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and the two in combination for painful knee osteoarthritis. N Engl J Med.... Read more »Osteoarthritis: Diagnosis
...significant regardless of age, educational level, or gender. Only heart disease has a greater impact on work. Five percent of those who leave the work force do so because of osteoarthritis. Unless... Read more »
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Does glucosamine/chondroitin provide real pain relief?
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