Arthritis Treatment: Glucosamine and chondroitin in arthritis.
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Glucosamine and chondroitin are widely advertised as remedies for osteoarthritis. The benefits, however, are not clear.
A qualitative assessment of various trials were done by T.E. McAlindon et al. to evaluate the benefits of glucosamine and chondroitin products for osteoarthritis of the knee and/or hip.
The studies were randomised, double blind, placebo controlled of four [...]
Arthritis Treatment: Chondroitin.
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Chondroitin is a carbohydrate compound and is present in cartilage. It gives the cartilage elasticity. Articular surface of joints are protected by cartilage (articular cartilage) and this cartilage is a tough smooth gristle that reduces friction and protects the underlying bone from wear. Damage and wear of the cartilage is seen on an [...]
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