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Updated · The Washington Post · Jul 7
Glucosamine Safety Debate Intensifies as 3.5% of U.S. Adults Use Arthritis Supplement
Updated
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.

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