Researchers in Japan asked 40 men and women who were experiencing pain with osteoarthritis of the knees to take a placebo or the supplement containing 1,200 of glucosamine hydrochloride, 60 mg of chondroitin sulfate and 45 mg of quercetin daily for 16 weeks.
After 16 weeks the group taking the supplements were walking and climbing stairs with much less pain. The supplement did not reduce swelling or range of motion.
Prescription drugs for osteoarthritis such as COX-2 inhibitors have shown produce insufficient benefits and are associated with unwanted side effects.
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