title: Ask the doctor.  I'm 52 years old.  Should I take glucosamine and chondroitin to relieve my osteoarthritis pain and maintain cartilage?
authors.forename: Celeste
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Robb-Nicholson
mesh_terms: D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000187:drug effects*; D002809:Chondroitin Sulfates / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D005944:Glucosamine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D002809:Chondroitin Sulfates; D005944:Glucosamine