A 32-year-old male asked:
do glutamine and condroitin sulfate help aches and pains in artrosis?
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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
Rheumatology 52 years experience
Worth a try: There are studies that have drawn completely opposite conclusions as regards their effectiveness. It is worth a try. Take at least 1, 500 mg of glucosamine and 1, 200 mg of chondroitin for at least 3 months before deciding if it effective.
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