Glucosamine, chondroitin and other supplements for osteoarthritis: a network meta-analysis of randomised trials
Liu X, Machado GC, Eyles JP
Published in British Journal of Sports Medicine
Key Findings
Most supplements including MSM showed small short-term pain effects that were not clinically important and were supported only by low-quality evidence.
Conclusions
Class-wide evidence is weak.
Limitations
Sparse data for individual supplements.
Supplements Studied
Most supplements including MSM showed small short-term pain effects that were not clinically important.
Most supplements including MSM showed small short-term pain effects that were not clinically important and were supported only by low-quality evidence.
Outcomes Measured
Supplement effects on joint pain were small and supported only by low-quality evidence.
Related Health Concerns
Study Details
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