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Studies mixed on glucosamine's effectiveness
February 01, 2009
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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 »
Advanced Treatment of Osteoarthritis
By Matthew Thompson , Health Expert...discuss possible side effects with your doctor. Glucosamine and Chondroitin - There is... Read more »
Quackwatch, Alternative Medicine, and the Search for "Truth"
By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert...flout Quackwatch advice. If on the site you look up "glucosamine"--a dietary supplement touted... 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 »
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: 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: 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: Medications
...(NSAIDs) or COX-2 inhibitorsCapsaicinTramadolNarcotic pain relievers (oxycodone, oxymorphone, or morphine)Glucosamine and chondroitin (see Natural Remedies section)AcetaminophenAcetaminophen... Read more »Related News
Glucosamine, chondroitin don't work against OA: study
October 03, 2008New research suggests that the popular supplements glucosamine and chondroitin are no better than a placebo at preventing cartilage loss in the knees... Read summary »
Studies: Glucosamine shows 'little benefit' against arthritis
October 03, 2008A new analysis of trial data has found no convincing proof that the popular arthritis supplement glucosamine eases joint pain. Some experts speculate... Read summary »
Are joint supplements for you?
October 03, 2008Though glucosamine and chondroitin are substances that occur naturally in the body, experts say that taking them as supplements isn't for everyone.... Read summary »
Study: Glucosamine doesn't help hip arthritis
October 03, 2008According to a new study, the popular joint supplement glucosamine doesn't help people who suffer from osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip. Researchers in... Read summary »
Nonprescription alternatives for arthritis pain
October 02, 2008Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories like Celebrex are one option for relieving osteoarthritis pain. Dr. Seth Torregiani reviews some of the research... Read summary »
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