Supplements and injections for joint disease.
Dietary supplements and single joint treatments are gaining increasing popularity, with evidence of efficacy in randomized controlled trials compared with placebo, and minimal side-effects compared with some more traditional therapies. This article clarifies some of the newer approaches and the science behind them.
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Department of Rheumatology, Royal Free Hospital, London NW3 2PF.
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D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002809:Chondroitin Sulfates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D005395:Fish Oils / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005944:Glucosamine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular / Q000009:adverse effects; D008903:Minerals / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008517:Phytotherapy; D014815:Vitamins / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D005395:Fish Oils; D008903:Minerals; D014815:Vitamins; D002809:Chondroitin Sulfates; D005944:Glucosamine