Glucosamine Shown To Be Promising In Three-Year Study
According to a new research study, long-term treatment with glucosamine sulfate has been shown to slow down the progression of knee osteoarthritis. Approximately 200 patients with the condition randomly received either 1500mg or oral glucosamine sulfate daily or a placebo over a period of three years. Space within the knee joints of the two groups was measured, and results showed that the joint space of the glucosamine group narrowed more than the placebo group. Researchers also noted that moderate improvements in symptoms were experienced in the placebo group while the glucosmine group experienced a 20 to 25 percent improvement. Source: Archives of Internal Medicine, Vol. 162, No.18, 2002.
According to a new research study, long-term treatment with glucosamine sulfate has been shown to slow down the progression of knee osteoarthritis. Approximately 200 patients with the condition randomly received either 1500mg or oral glucosamine sulfate daily or a placebo over a period of three years. Space within the knee joints of the two groups was measured, and results showed that the joint space of the glucosamine group narrowed more than the placebo group. Researchers also noted that moderate improvements in symptoms were experienced in the placebo group while the glucosmine group experienced a 20 to 25 percent improvement. Source: Archives of Internal Medicine, Vol. 162, No.18, 2002.