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How Much Glucosamine Should I Take
February 01, 2009
Millions of arthritis sufferers turn to glucosamine or chondroitin to relieve their joint pain. But a new review of 15 studies has yielded mixed results on the effectiveness of the popular supplements. Some of the studies the scientists analyzed suggested that supplement industry support may have biased the studies' results. Other studies' results were inconclusive about the substances' effects. Only one glucosamine preparation--glucosamine hydrochloride--was clearly proven not to work.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Dr. Jonathan Krant
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Health Expert
...Dr. Krant,I would like to know if the supplements glucosamine and chondroitan sulfate are worth...
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By Craig Stoltz
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Health Expert
...flout Quackwatch advice. If on the site you look up "glucosamine"--a dietary supplement touted...
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By Grant Cooper
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Health Expert
...few common osteoarthritis supplements, including glucosamine and chondroitin. Also, note that...
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By Matthew Thompson
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Health Expert
...discuss possible side effects with your doctor. Glucosamine and Chondroitin - There is...
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By Grant Cooper
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Health Expert
...supplements is that the extract contains a mixture of glucosamine, omega-3 fatty acids, and a...
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Health Guide
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...
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Natural Remedies
Glucosamine 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...
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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....
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...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...
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...(NSAIDs) or COX-2 inhibitorsCapsaicinTramadolNarcotic pain relievers (oxycodone, oxymorphone, or morphine)
Glucosamine and chondroitin (see Natural Remedies section)AcetaminophenAcetaminophen...
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Related News
October 03, 2008
New research suggests that the popular supplements glucosamine and chondroitin are no better than a placebo at preventing cartilage loss in the knees...
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October 03, 2008
A new analysis of trial data has found no convincing proof that the popular arthritis supplement glucosamine eases joint pain. Some experts speculate...
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October 03, 2008
Though glucosamine and chondroitin are substances that occur naturally in the body, experts say that taking them as supplements isn't for everyone....
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October 03, 2008
According to a new study, the popular joint supplement glucosamine doesn't help people who suffer from osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip. Researchers in...
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October 02, 2008
In a letter to the editor of the Albany Times Union newspaper, Dr. Diane MacDonnell criticizes the interpretation of a recent study comparing...
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