Archive for the 'Glucosamine/ Chondroitin' Category
Monday, February 27th, 2012
Researchers in Winnipeg, Manitoba surveyed the prevalence of CAM use in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Chamomile, Chiropractic, Glucosamine/ Chondroitin, Homeopathy, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Massage, Naturopathy, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Physiotherapy, Pre, Pro, Synbiotics | Comments Off on CAM use in the Manitoba IBD Cohort Study
Thursday, September 8th, 2011
Researchers at the University of Geneva School of Medicine, in Switzerland, evaluated the response to highly purified chondroitin 4&6 sulfate (CS) in patients with hand osteoarthritis. (more…)
Glucosamine/ Chondroitin, Osteoarthritis, Pain | Comments Off on Symptomatic response to chondroitin in patients with osteoarthritis
Friday, June 3rd, 2011
Researchers at the University of Washington, in Seattle, evaluated whether 13 vitamin and mineral supplements and glucosamine, chondroitin, saw palmetto, Ginkgo biloba, garlic, fish-oil, and fiber supplements were associated with total mortality.
The results with glucosamine and chondroitin are most interesting. (more…)
Garlic, Ginkgo, Glucosamine/ Chondroitin, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Saw Palmetto | Comments Off on Risk of death and the use of supplements
Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
Researchers at the Universitetet i Oslo, tell us, “Since 2004, glucosamine has been available as a prescription drug [in Norway] for symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate osteoarthritis.
The aim of this study was evaluate the use of glucosamine on the need for analgesic drugs. (more…)
Glucosamine/ Chondroitin, Osteoarthritis | Comments Off on Failure of glucosamine to reduce the use of pain relieving drugs
Friday, July 9th, 2010
Osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) occurs as cartilage breaks down and wears away. This causes the bones under the cartilage to rub together, resulting pain, swelling, and loss of joint motion.
Although glucosamine is increasingly used by these patients, researchers at Oslo University Hospital Outpatient Clinic in Norway tell us little was known about the effectiveness of glucosamine for this condition until now. (more…)
Glucosamine/ Chondroitin, Osteoarthritis, Pain-Back | Comments Off on Glucosamine for chronic low back pain due to degenerative lumbar osteoarthritis
Thursday, May 20th, 2010
Researchers from Bethesda North Hospital Pharmacy, in Cincinnati, Ohio reviewed the evidence for using supplements to treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. (more…)
Basil, Chinese Skullcap, Ginger, Glucosamine/ Chondroitin, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Diseases, Rosemary, Tea, Turmeric, Vitamins | Comments Off on May is arthritis awareness month
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
Researchers in Germany conducted the first study of this combination.
The aim was to see if the combination is more effective than glucosamine alone. (more…)
Glucosamine/ Chondroitin, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Osteoarthritis | Comments Off on Effects of glucosamine + omega-3 on osteoporosis
Friday, October 23rd, 2009
Reporting at the American College of Rheumatology annual scientific meeting, researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, in Pennsylvania found no benefit for preventing joint damage in the knees caused by osteoarthritis. (more…)
Glucosamine/ Chondroitin, Osteoarthritis, Pain-Knee | Comments Off on Glucosamine fails latest test
Friday, October 9th, 2009
It depends on what’s being reported.
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health and Mayo Clinic reviewed sales of 5 popular supplements in light of emerging negative evidence. (more…)
CAM Education, Echinacea, Glucosamine/ Chondroitin, Saw Palmetto, St. John's Wort, Vitamins | Comments Off on Does published research affect supplement sales?
Sunday, May 31st, 2009
No better than placebo after 24 months of treatment. (more…)
Glucosamine/ Chondroitin, Osteoarthritis, Pain-Knee | Comments Off on Glucosamine and chondroitin for osteoarthritis
Sunday, April 12th, 2009
Yes, both were effective.
But, are they better than placebo? (more…)
Cochrane Library, Glucosamine/ Chondroitin, Osteoarthritis, Pain | Comments Off on Reparagen vs glucosamine sulfate for osteoarthritis
Monday, February 2nd, 2009
 Researchers from the University of Paris Descartes in France assessed the long-term effects of chondroitins 4 and 6 sulfate on the symptoms and radiographic progression of knee osteoarthritis (OA). (more…)
Glucosamine/ Chondroitin, Osteoarthritis, Pain-Knee | Comments Off on Benefits of chondroitin in knee osteoarthritis
Sunday, January 18th, 2009
Here’s a follow-up to an earlier post on the use of CAM in the US in 2007 as surveyed by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM). (more…)
Coenzyme Q10, Cranberry, Echinacea, Fiber, Flavonoids (Soy), Flaxseed, Garlic, Ginkgo, Ginseng, Glucosamine/ Chondroitin, Herbals, Melatonin, Milk Thistle, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Saw Palmetto, Tea | Comments Off on Most commonly used natural products
Thursday, December 18th, 2008
After 2 years of treatment, glucosamine sulfate had no effect on the symptoms and the progression of hip osteoarthritis, according to researchers from the Netherlands. (more…)
Glucosamine/ Chondroitin, Osteoarthritis | Comments Off on Glucosamine sulfate on hip osteoarthritis
Thursday, December 11th, 2008
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) reports that approximately 38% of adults and 12% of children use some form of CAM. (more…)
A. ALTERNATIVE MEDICAL SYSTEMS, B. MANIPULATIVE METHODS, C. MIND-BODY THERAPIES, D. ENERGY THERAPIES, Echinacea, F. BIOLOGICALS, Flaxseed, G. BOTANICALS, Glucosamine/ Chondroitin, NCCAM, Omega-3 Fatty Acids | Comments Off on CAM use in the US
Saturday, June 21st, 2008
The Arthritis Foundation characterized the Glucosamine/chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial (GAIT) as “a landmark study that helps define the role of glucosamine/chondroitin in the treatment of knee OA.”
(more…)
ConsumerLab, Glucosamine/ Chondroitin, Osteoarthritis, Pain-Knee | Comments Off on Glucosamine and chondroitin for osteoarthritis knee pain
Monday, March 17th, 2008
Arthritis pain includes a range of ailments, from acute musculoskeletal injuries to degenerative osteoarthritis (OA) to chronic inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Dr. Eric Ruderman, Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Rheumatology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago has published a review on Medscape, with lots of space devoted to CAM: exercise, acupuncture, and nutritional supplements. (more…)
Acupuncture/ pressure, Diet-Nutrition, Exercise, Glucosamine/ Chondroitin, Osteoarthritis, Pain, Rheumatoid Diseases | Comments Off on An academic allopathic view of CAM options for arthritic pain
Sunday, February 10th, 2008
The products were purported to contain glucosamine, chondroitin, and MSM (methylsulfonylmethane). You can buy the full report here, or MSNBC gives a glimpse of the findings here.
Two products exposed include Nature’s Plus Ultra Maximum Strength Chondroitin 600 for people and Nutri-Vet Nutritionals Hip and Joint Soft Chews for dogs. (more…)
ConsumerLab, Glucosamine/ Chondroitin, MSN | Comments Off on ConsumerLab flunks 8 of 38 bone health products
Saturday, October 6th, 2007
Earlier posts on this topic here and here might leave readers with the impression that the scientific literature doesn’t support glucosamine to help treat osteoporosis.
Considering it’s one of the most commonly used supplements, it’s worth another look. (more…)
Cochrane Library, Glucosamine/ Chondroitin, Osteoarthritis, Pain | Comments Off on Defining the benefits of glucosamine for osteoarthritis
Saturday, October 6th, 2007
The Health and Human Services’ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has reviewed the evidence and concludes that proof of benefit is lacking for dietary supplements, a common surgical procedure, and injected preparations. (more…)
Glucosamine/ Chondroitin, Osteoarthritis | Comments Off on A review of 3 treatments for osteoarthritis of the knee