title: Is glucosamine worth taking for osteoarthritis?
abstract: The food supplement glucosamine has been claimed to modify progression of osteoarthritis and is being extensively marketed as a treatment for patients with the condition. In fact, the UK annual market for glucosamine is now estimated to be over 10 million Pounds. Here, we examine whether the supplement has a place in the management of osteoarthritis.
mesh_terms: D018501:Antirheumatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005944:Glucosamine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
chemical_list: D018501:Antirheumatic Agents; D005944:Glucosamine