Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin 2002;40:81-83; doi:10.1136/dtb.2002.401181
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Is glucosamine worth taking for osteoarthritis?

The food supplement glucosamine has been claimed to modify progression of osteoarthritis1 and is being extensively marketed as a treatment for patients with the condition. In fact, the UK annual market for glucosamine is now estimated to be over £10 million.2 Here, we examine whether the supplement has a place in the management of osteoarthritis.






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