Glucosamine Safety Debate Intensifies as 3.5% of U.S. Adults Use Arthritis Supplement
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Updated · The Washington Post · Jul 7
Glucosamine Safety Debate Intensifies as 3.5% of U.S. Adults Use Arthritis Supplement
3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Jul 7
Summary
A new study has raised safety concerns about glucosamine, a widely used supplement for osteoarthritis and joint pain that had largely been viewed as safe.
3.5% of American adults use glucosamine regularly, making any newly suggested risks significant for millions of people managing arthritis symptoms.
Experts said the supplement’s benefits remain uncertain, with evidence for pain relief mixed and generally showing only slight improvement.
Raquel Largo, a senior rheumatology researcher at Madrid’s Jiménez Díaz Foundation, said glucosamine has long been surrounded by controversy over its real effect.