08-18-2006, 10:03 PM
[quote Psurfer]A large (1200+ subject) study by NIH was far from positive. They determined that subjects who took glucosamine + condroitin for 6weeks for OA knee pain had no better results than those taking placebo. But, the study noted that there was a small group that did benefit, which could be worthy of further research.
Another study of longer-term use is in progress, of the effects of 2yrs use. -Should test the claim of Glu/condr's ability to build back up cartilage.
I just read about this as well. Seems it's not any better than placebo - however, that doesn't mean it doesn't work. If it works for even 10 people - it's worth studying -IMO.
My mother takes it and swears by it. Also, it's used alot for horses to keep their joints healthy. My mother also has a horse - who takes mega doses of it. However, the horse doesn't seem to want to talk about it much.
Jerry
Another study of longer-term use is in progress, of the effects of 2yrs use. -Should test the claim of Glu/condr's ability to build back up cartilage.
I just read about this as well. Seems it's not any better than placebo - however, that doesn't mean it doesn't work. If it works for even 10 people - it's worth studying -IMO.
My mother takes it and swears by it. Also, it's used alot for horses to keep their joints healthy. My mother also has a horse - who takes mega doses of it. However, the horse doesn't seem to want to talk about it much.
Jerry