X-Ray Evidence Shows Popular Supplements Fail to Slow Knee Osteoarthritis

Still think they know what an effective supplement is?

Another take on this all too obvious outcome of a study that should never have been undertaken by a funding entity that should never have been.

"Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, individually or in combination, were ineffective in reducing long-term radiographic progression of knee osteoarthritis, showed a large randomized trial.

Surprisingly, combining the two non-prescription supplements gave the worst results. Even placebo appeared to outperform the combination, despite its passionate popularity with osteoarthritis patients...

Chondroitin may actually interfere with glucosamine absorption, the researchers said, citing a previous pharmacokinetic study...

The study was funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine."

More stupidity.