Nutrition Lab: Joint pain supplements examined

Friday, February 19, 2010 - 22:49 in Health & Medicine

Glucosamine and chondroitin are popular treatments for such ailments as osteoarthritis, but study results are inconsistent on their benefits. With more than 46 million Americans diagnosed with arthritis, the market for joint pain supplements is enormous — and only set to grow as baby boomers age. "I call it the quiet epidemic," says Dr. Thomas Vangsness, professor of orthopedic surgery and chief of...

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