Glucosamine and Chondroitin Proven Effective
If you’ve been to your doctor recently with complaints of stiff knees and walked away with a prescription, there’s a study you should discuss with him.
University of Southern California researchers evaluated the scientific evidence on the use of glucosamine and chondroitin for treating knee osteoarthritis. What they found is that almost every trial they looked at found these compounds to be safe. And, when used in combination, glucosamine and chondroitin relieved osteoarthritis pain. Individually, glucosamine and chondroitin were less consistent in decreasing pain and improving joint function.
The USC researchers encourage glucosamine/chondroitin therapy to be discussed between patient and healthcare providers, especially because it has an excellent safety profile. Can you say the same of that prescription medication?
The Anti-Aging Bottom Line: Joint pain can severely diminish your quality of life, and unfortunately the prescription drugs often prescribed for joint pain can have many undesirable side effects. This study cofirms what many arthritis sufferers have long known—the combination of glucosamine and chondroitin can safely and effectively relieve joint pain and improve your quality of life!
