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Joint Chew for Dogs?

November 11, 2024

Did a popular chew with Boswellia and collagen improve mobility or reduce joint pain among dogs with osteoarthritis? See what a recent study found in our Review of Joint Health Supplements for Pets, which includes our Top Picks among products. (Also see our Top Picks among joint health supplements for people.)

Learn more about ConsumerLab’s tests of supplements for pets.

Glucosamine and Depression

March 01, 2022

Can taking glucosamine improve, or cause, depression? Find out in the Glucosamine and Chondroitin section of our Joint Health Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks among joint health supplements.

Also see our answer to the question: What are the best supplements for depression and anxiety?

Boswellia for Knee Pain?

February 23, 2022

Can Boswellia extract reduce knee pain and stiffness in people with knee osteoarthritis? See what a recent study found in the What It Does section of our Joint Health Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks among products containing Boswellia, glucosamine, chondroitin, and/or MSM.

See our answer to the question: Which supplements can help with arthritis?

For Knee Pain, Try This.

September 18, 2021

A six-month exercise program was shown to reduce knee pain in 72% of people with osteoarthritis. It’s a completely free program that anyone can do from home. Get the details in the ConsumerTips section of our Joint Supplements Review (although no supplements are involved in the program).

Do Glucosamine & Chondroitin Work?

March 02, 2020

After reviewing the clinical literature regarding glucosamine and chondroitin for osteoarthritis, an expert group drew conclusions regarding their efficacy. Find out what they concluded in the What It Does section of the Joint Health Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for glucosamine, chondroitin and other joint health supplements.

Glucosamine and Blood Sugar

February 07, 2020

Glucosamine (used to treat osteoarthritis) is a type of sugar, so does its daily use affect blood sugar levels and one's risk of developing diabetes? Find out in the Concerns and Cautions section of the Joint Health Review. Also see our Top Picks for Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM, and Boswellia supplements.

Vegetarian Chondroitin for Knee Pain?

September 06, 2019

Can "vegetarian" chondroitin reduce knee pain and improve mobility? See what a recent study found in the What It Does section of the Joint Health Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for glucosamine and chondroitin supplements.

Glucosamine for Hand Osteoarthritis?

August 29, 2019

A new study suggests that glucosamine may help people with hand osteoarthritis. Get the details in the What It Does section of the Joint Health Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for joint health supplements.

Boswellia for Osteoarthritis

March 08, 2019

Boswellia extract may reduce the pain and stiffness of knee osteoarthritis. See results of a recent study in the What It Does section of the Joint Health Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for Boswellia and other joint health supplements.

Does MSM Help Joints and Muscles?

July 22, 2017

MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) is commonly in supplements for joint and muscle pain, although the evidence behind it has been limited. Its effectiveness in reducing pain, muscle damage, and oxidative stress was recently evaluated in people running a half-marathon. See the results in the "What It Does" section of the Joint Health Supplements Review (Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM, and Boswellia), which includes our Top Picks among products.

Chondroitin Matches Celebrex for Knee Pain

June 06, 2017

A type of chondroitin was found to reduce the pain of knee osteoarthritis as much as the drug Celebrex, although not as quickly. Due to potential side-effects with Celebrex, the researchers suggested that this form of chondroitin be considered a first-line therapy for knee osteoarthritis. For details, including dosage, see the "What It Does" section of the Joint Supplements Review (Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM, and Boswellia), which includes CL's tests and comparisons of products.

Contaminated Chondroitin

June 12, 2014

A chondroitin ingredient on the market has been found to be contaminated with an inexpensive industrial compound. Get the details, along with our tests and comparisons of glucosamine and chondroitin supplements for joint health, in the update to the Review of Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM and Boswellia Supplements for Joint Health>>

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