No Benefit evidenceother

Glucosamine + Chondroitin for Joint Pain

Two cartilage components given together, on the theory that they do more paired than singly.

How strong is the research?

No Benefit evidence

The largest independent trial of these supplements. Glucosamine hydrochloride and chondroitin, alone or together, were no better than placebo overall. A subgroup with worse pain did better, which the authors themselves called preliminary.

How much to take

1500 mg

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