title: Joint remedies.
abstract: Glucosamine and chondroitin supplements appear to ease arthritis symptoms and possibly fight the disease itself. We tested 19 national products.
mesh_terms: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000187:drug effects; D002807:Chondroitin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003257:Consumer Product Safety; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D019587:Dietary Supplements / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics; D005944:Glucosamine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007596:Joints / Q000187:drug effects; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000191:economics; D011356:Product Labeling
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D002807:Chondroitin; D005944:Glucosamine