Dr. Barry Dworkin

Study finds that glucosamine does not help treat osteoarthritic pain any better than placebo

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March ,18 2014

Source:

Glucosamine supplement does not help knee pain or deterioration

Reference:

Kwoh C, et al “The joints on glucosamine study: the effect of oral glucosamine on joint structure, a randomized trial” Arthritis Rheum 2014; DOI: 10.1002/art.38314.

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