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.
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The benefits of a multi-ingredient supplement in women with recurrent urinary tract infection
In this randomized crossover trial in sexually active women with recurrent urinary tract infection, taking a supplement containing hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate, N-acetylglucosamine, and vitamin C improved sexual symptoms and urinary symptoms.
Examining the efficacy of two multi-ingredient supplements for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis
The role of glucosamine and chondroitin in knee osteoarthritis
Can dietary supplements help with knee osteoarthritis?
Glucosamine and chondroitin for knee osteoarthritis
Frequently asked questions
Are all chondroitin products the same?
What are other names for Chondroitin?
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Examine Database References
- Pain - 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)
- 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)