Does S-adenosylmethionine treat osteoarthritis?

    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    S-adenosylmethionine is claimed to improve joint pain and function in people with knee or hip osteoarthritis. However, studies in this field are small, and their methodological quality is generally low. Consequently, higher-quality evidence is needed to make clear conclusions.[1][2]

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    2. ^Rutjes AW, Nüesch E, Reichenbach S, Jüni PS-Adenosylmethionine for osteoarthritis of the knee or hip.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.(2009 Oct 7)