Regular use of glucosamine, chondroitin, or fish oil supplements reduces high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) by 16% to 22%, a marker of inflammation, according to a new study.

About 600 patients with knee pain are taking chondroitin, glucosamine, a combination or placebos. Results from the study, which doesn't have industry funding, should be out late next year.

If you experience joint pain you may be tempted by supplements such as glucosamine and chondroitin, which are often taken together, or omega-3 pills such as fish oil. Last year, U.S. consumers ...

"Efficacy Of Glucosamine, Chondroitin Sulfate May Depend On Level Of Osteoarthritis Pain." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 23 February 2006. <www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2006 / 02 / 060223090212 ...

Overview Glucosamine, along with chondroitin, is a naturally occurring structural component of cartilage. Cartilage is the main type of connective tissue in the body, including joints.

Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate alone or in combination did not reduce pain effectively in the overall group of patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. Exploratory analyses suggest that the ...

Glucosamine, along with chondroitin, is a naturally occurring structural component of cartilage. Cartilage is the main type of connective tissue in the body, including joints.

Glucosamine and chondroitin have been popular supplements for arthritis for years. But clinical trials in humans haven't shown that they're any better than sugar pills at reducing pain.