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European researchers report that the dietary supplement glucosamine sulfate can slow the progression of osteoarthritis over long-term treatment.

In the extensive study, 202 patients received 1,500 milligrams (mg) of glucosamine sulfate once a day for three years. In that time their symptoms of osteoarthritis improved significantly, according to results of the study published October 14, 2002, in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

The greatest benefit to treating osteoarthritis with glucosamine sulfate may be the relative lack of side effects when compared to allopathic treatments.

"Conventional anti-inflammatory drugs, including the new cox-2 inhibitors, have been associated with adverse side ...

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