Overview
What is chondroitin?
What are chondroitin’s main benefits?
What are chondroitin’s main drawbacks?
How does chondroitin work?
Dosage information
Dosage recommendations range from 800 mg–1200 mg per day. This may be taken as a single dose or in 2–3 400mg doses.[1]
Chondroitin is sometimes grouped with other medications like glucosamine and referred to as a SYSDOA — a symptomatic slow-acting drug for osteoarthritis.
Frequently asked questions
Are all chondroitin products the same?
What are other names for Chondroitin?
Update History
Standard FAQ and database update
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References
Examine Database References
- Osteoarthritis Symptoms - Xiaoqian Liu, Gustavo C Machado, Jillian P Eyles, Varshini Ravi, David J HunterDietary supplements for treating osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysisBr J Sports Med.(2018 Feb)
- Osteoarthritis Symptoms - Lee YH, Woo JH, Choi SJ, Ji JD, Song GGEffect of glucosamine or chondroitin sulfate on the osteoarthritis progression: a meta-analysis.Rheumatol Int.(2010-Jan)
- Osteoarthritis Symptoms - Hochberg MCStructure-modifying effects of chondroitin sulfate in knee osteoarthritis: an updated meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials of 2-year duration.Osteoarthritis Cartilage.(2010-Jun)
- Osteoarthritis Symptoms - Honvo G, Bruyère O, Geerinck A, Veronese N, Reginster JYEfficacy of Chondroitin Sulfate in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Comprehensive Meta-Analysis Exploring Inconsistencies in Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trials.Adv Ther.(2019-May)
