Is glucosamine effective for osteoarthritis of the knee?(Tips)
Publication: American Family Physician
Publication Date: 01-OCT-05
Author: Miller, Karl E.
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Because of the publicity it has received in the media, glucosamine has become one of the most commonly used dietary supplements in the United States. Several studies sponsored by the supplement industry have suggested that glucosamine is effective in the management of osteoarthritis. A meta-analysis of early trials of this supplement discovered methodologic problems and possible publication bias, and in two recent independent...
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