Definition of chondroitin
: any of several glycosaminoglycans that occur in sulfated form in various tissues (such as cartilage and tendons) and are used in dietary supplements in a natural or synthetic form especially to treat the symptoms of osteoarthritis
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Among American adults, probiotics ranked as the third most commonly used dietary supplement behind fish oil, and glucosamine and chondroitin, according to a 2015 National Health Statistics Report.
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Nutritional supplements such as glucosamine and chondroitin may help as well.
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After reviewing the scientific evidence and talking with his physician, Thomas took glucosamine and chondroitin.
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Some people use supplements such as glucosamine and chondroitin (often together) or fish oil for joint pain.
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So far, studies have shown that glucosamine and chondroitin are no more effective than a placebo.
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Spanish researchers randomized 164 men and women with knee osteoarthritis to take a single daily dose of 1,500 milligrams of glucosamine and 1,200 of chondroitin, or an identical looking placebo.
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Origin and Etymology of chondroitin
International Scientific Vocabulary chondroitic acid, an acid found in cartilage + 1-in
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playMedical Definition of chondroitin
: any of several glycosaminoglycans occurring in sulfated form in various tissues (as cartilage and tendons)
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