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Are glucosamine and chondroitin recommended for lumbar disc disease?
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No: There is no scientific evidence that this makes any difference.
Answered 7/20/2012
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No: But there is no contraindications for taking it but there have been no studies that reflect any benefit from its use for degenerative disc disease.
Answered 10/22/2012
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