Glucosamine. A nutraceutical in osteoarthritis.
BACKGROUND
Glucosamine is an amine-sugar that has been marketed as a natural product for the treatment of osteoarthritis. It has been popularized in the complementary section of pharmacies as a safe over-the-counter treatment for osteoarthritic pain.


OBJECTIVE
We review the literature on the efficacy and safety of glucosamine in osteoarthritis.


CONCLUSIONS
Recent research suggests that it may not only provide symptomatic pain relief, but may have a role in chondroprotection.
Phoon
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Westmead Hospital, New South Wales.
Manolios
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D005944:Glucosamine / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000188:drug therapy*
D005944:Glucosamine