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Boswellia for Knee Osteoarthritis?

December 23, 2024

Did taking Boswellia extract (Aflapin/AprèsFlex — as found in Life Extension ArthroMax tested by ConsumerLab) reduce pain and improve function, joint space, and cartilage thickness in people with knee osteoarthritis? Find out what a recent study showed in the Boswellia section of our Joint Health Supplements Review, which includes our Top Pick for Boswellia and other joint health supplements.

Also see: Which supplements help with arthritis?

Supplement for Hand Osteoarthritis?

November 18, 2024

Does taking a combination of Boswellia extract, curcumin, MSM, and pine bark extract reduce pain or improve function and quality of life among people with hand osteoarthritis? Find out what a recent study showed in the Boswellia section of our Joint Health Supplements Review, which includes our Top Pick for boswellia.

Also see: Which supplements help with arthritis?

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 Name Change

October 24, 2024

Following a legal settlement, a product tested in our Joint Health Supplements Review now identifies its glucosamine ingredient differently. For details, see the Update in the Review, which includes our Top Picks among joint health supplements.

Boswellia for Knees?

September 16, 2024

Did taking Boswellia extract, which is often promoted to reduce inflammation, reduce knee pain or improve function in people with knee osteoarthritis in a recent study? Find out in the What It Does section of our Joint Health Supplements Review, which includes our Top Pick among supplements for joints.

Also see our articles about supplements for arthritis and topical pain products with menthol.

Glucosamine & Cancer Risk?

July 11, 2024

Is the use of glucosamine associated with the risk of developing cancer? See what a recent study found in the What It Does section of our Joint Health Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for glucosamine and other joint health supplements.

Caution With White Willow in Joint Supplements

June 04, 2024

A CL member asked about potential side effects of taking white willow. Be aware that white willow extract is added to some joint health supplements and can have side effects. For details, see the Concerns and Cautions section of our Joint Health Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks among products.

Hyaluronic Acid for Joint Pain?

January 23, 2024

Did taking hyaluronic acid reduce pain and improve function in people with knee pain in a recent study? Find out in the Hyaluronic acid section of our Joint Health Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks among supplements for joints.

Does MSM Help Hair and Nails?

September 30, 2022

Find out if research supports MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) for improving nails or hair in the MSM section of our Joint Health Supplements Review.

Also see our article about biotin and other supplements for hair and nails.

Glucosamine & Heart Disease

September 13, 2022

Is taking glucosamine for arthritis linked to the risk of cardiovascular disease? Find out in the What It Does section of our Review of Joint Health Supplements.

Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Knee Pain?

July 12, 2022

Do hyaluronic acid injections reduce pain or improve function in people with knee osteoarthritis? Find out what a recent analysis showed in the Hyaluronic acid section of our Joint Health Supplements Review.

Top Pick for Boswellia (Anti-Inflammatory)

June 10, 2022

We just tested two Boswellia extract supplements (containing the anti-inflammatory compound AKBA). One failed testing but the other passed and is now our Top Pick for Boswellia. The results are in our Joint Health Supplements Review, which include our tests of supplements with glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM and other ingredients.

Glucosamine & Chondroitin – How They May Work

December 06, 2019

A recent study suggests that one way glucosamine and chondroitin may work is through the gut. For details, see the What It Does section of the Joint Health Supplements Review (Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM and Boswellia). Also see our Top Picks among products.

Glucosamine & Eye Pressure

May 27, 2019

Glucosamine may increase eye pressure in people with glaucoma or intraocular hypertension. But does it have this effect in people who don't have these conditions? See what a new study found in the Concerns and Cautions section of the Joint Health Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for glucosamine and chondroitin.

Glucosamine and Heart Disease

May 14, 2019

Does taking glucosamine affect your risk of developing cardiovascular disease? See what a large study recently found in the What It Does section of the Joint Health Supplements Review (Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM and Boswellia). Also see our Top Picks among joint health supplements.

Knee Supplements Studied

April 25, 2016

A recent clinical trial evaluated glucosamine with chondroitin versus placebo for reducing pain and improving function in people with osteoarthritis of the knee. See the details, along with results of our tests of popular supplements, see our Review of Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM and Boswellia Supplements for Joint Health >>

Glucosamine & Chondroitin Help Maintain Knee Joint

March 07, 2014

A 2-year study in people with osteoarthritis of the knee found that those who took a combination of glucosamine and chondroitin had only half the amount of narrowing of the knee joint space as those who took placebo. This beneficial finding differs from that of another large study published several years ago which did not find a benefit on joint space. The new study used a different form of glucosamine than the previous study. Get the details, as well as our tests of supplements with these ingredients, in the updated Joint Health Supplements Review (Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM and Boswellia) >>

Glucosamine May Increase Eye Pressure

June 01, 2013

New research suggests that people with glaucoma or intraocular hypertension could have worsening eye pressure if they take a glucosamine supplement. Get the details (along with our tests of glucosamine and other joint health supplements) in the updated Glucosamine/Joint Health Supplements Review >>

Vitamin D and Knee Arthritis?

January 12, 2013

Can taking vitamin D reduce the pain and progression of osteoarthritis of the knee? A new study found no benefit for people who already had sufficient levels of vitamin D. In fact, these people needed more anti-inflammatory medication during the study than those given placebo. However, as seen in many other studies of vitamin D, people who entered the study deficient in vitamin D appeared to benefit from being given vitamin D, experiencing reduced pain. For more details, see the update in the Vitamin D Supplements Review, which includes our tests of vitamin D supplements. If you suffer from osteoarthritis of the knee or other joints, also read about glucosamine and chondroitin, as supplements with these ingredients may help. We have tested many of these products.

Chondroitin Improves Hand Arthritis

September 24, 2011

Do you or someone you know have osteoarthritis of the hand? A new study found that highly purified chondroitin can reduce pain and stiffness and increase function. You need to give it some time, though. Get the details in the update in the Joint Health Supplements Review. More >>

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