The widely respected Glucosamine/Chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial (GAIT), sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, published its results of the six month trial involving 1500 osteoarthritis patients. According to the study, the combination of 1500 mg glucosamine and 1200 mg chondroitin was effective in treating moderate to severe knee pain due to osteoarthritis.
In another European study entitled the GUIDE trial, researchers claim that glucosamine sulfate was more effective in relieving osteoarthritis pain than the pain medicine acetaminophen.
Steve - while many studies have showed similar results, the fact that it is NIH-sponsored gives it credibility in the allopathic community. Keep in mind that as wonderful as these substances are for some, they are not for others. Make sure that you discuss glucosamine/chondroitin with your health professional before taking.
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
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