Glucosamine And Chondroitin Less Effective In Treating Arthritis Pain

A new study has revealed that the supplements glucosamine and chondroitin are not much help when it comes to improving hip and knee osteoarthritis, according to a new analysis of 10 studies.

There have been previous studies that claimed there is not much effectiveness in these supplements, such as government-funded Glucosamine/chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial (GAIT), which found that these supplements did not provide any relief for knee OA pain.

In the new study that was conducted, involving 3,803 subjects, the data only reinforced that glucosamine, chondroitin, or a mixture of both worked no better than a placebo in treating those who suffer from arthritis. However, the study did show that taking the supplements would do no harm.

"We see no harm in having patients continue these preparations as long as they perceive a benefit and cover the cost of treatment themselves," write the researchers, who were led by Peter Jüni of the University of Bern in Switzerland.

Via : rttnews