date:Dec 27, 2013
ndroitin supplements.
In general, Solomon says, the results do not change the bottom line for osteoarthritis patients: glucosamine and chondroitin don't help.
Few doctors recommend these agents, Solomon said, and I doubt that (the study's results) will impact treatment in the U.S.
Chaganti thinks people with osteoarthritis can discuss the pros and cons of the supplements with their doctors. But she cautions that aside from questionable effectiveness, the downsides of glucosamine and chondroit