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I am taking daily one tablet of glucosamine sulfate potassium1500 mg since one year. now my knees have no pain. how long can i take? or i should stop?
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Indefinitely!: I am happy for you, although a cochrane institute analysis concludes no benefit. But if your knees are better, then i can assure you there is no known harm in taking the glucosamine for your joint pain or arthritis!
Answered 2/9/2013
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