Study showing Supplements Glucosamine and Chondroitin as effective as Celocoxib ( a cox-2 inhibitor non-steroidal anti-inflammatoy drug) for knee arthritis. For some Glucosamine and Chondroitin do have to be taken for up to 3 months to see results. With the side effects of cox-2 inhibitors, supplements can be a great alternative or addition to medication. from the Annals of Rheumatic Disease Hochberg, M. C. et al. Combined chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine for painful knee osteoarthritis: a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, non-inferiority trial versus celecoxib.Ann. Rheum. Dis. doi:10.1136/annrheumdis-2014-206792 Combined chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine for painful knee osteoarthritis: a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, non-inferiority trial versus celecoxib. Abstract Objectives To compare the efficacy… Read More
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