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I'm a heavy guy & play a lot of basketball, which is very hard on my knees. i feel it. i saw an ad for osteo bi-flex and was wondering if that helps?
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Yes but: WEIGHT REDUCTION is the cure osteo biflex wont keep the damage from occurring
Answered 7/10/2014
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