Glucosamine + chondroitin evidence, 2006

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Clegg DO, Reda DJ, Harris CL, et al., New England Journal of Medicine, 2006 — GAIT trial of glucosamine and chondroitin for knee discomfort

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Grade
Design
rct
Year
2006
Participants
1583
Ingredient
Glucosamine + chondroitin
Goal
Joint health

Effect

Overall no significant benefit versus placebo; the subgroup with moderate-to-severe knee discomfort reported meaningful improvement on the combination.

Limitations and notes

The honest core of the glucosamine story — we surface the subgroup caveat, not just the headline.

doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa052771

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