Arthritis

Frequently Asked Questions

11. Can glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis? - cont'd

The NIH is currently funding the Glucosamine and Chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial, or GAIT, to test whether or not glucosamine and/or chondroitin have a beneficial effect for people with knee osteoarthritis. The results of the recently completed first phase of the study indicate that these supplements have a limited effectiveness for most patients with osteoarthritis. Click here to see information on the GAIT trial.