Chondroitin is considered safe; very few side effects are reported at the recommended dosages.[1][2]ref Occasionally, chondroitin sulfate supplements may cause mild gastrointestinal side effects, such as nausea or abdominal cramps.[3]
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Chondroitin is generally considered safe and has very few side effects at the recommended dosages, but it may occasionally cause mild gastrointestinal issues like nausea or abdominal cramps.