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    2016

    Efficacy and tolerability of an undenatured type II collagen supplement in modulating knee osteoarthritis symptoms: a multicenter randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study

    Lugo JP, Saiyed ZM, Lane NE

    Published in Nutrition Journal

    Methodology

    Multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 40 mg/day undenatured type II collagen versus glucosamine plus chondroitin or placebo for 180 days in knee osteoarthritis.

    Key Findings

    Undenatured type II collagen reduced total WOMAC score significantly more than placebo and than glucosamine plus chondroitin at 180 days.

    Conclusions

    Undenatured type II collagen improved knee osteoarthritis symptoms with good tolerability.

    Limitations

    Industry funded and sponsored product, moderate sample, single 180-day trial, no imaging endpoints.

    Supplements Studied

    Undenatured type II collagen reduced total WOMAC score significantly more than placebo and than glucosamine plus chondroitin at 180 days.

    Undenatured type II collagen significantly improved total WOMAC score and knee function versus placebo

    Glucosamine
    Compound

    Undenatured type II collagen reduced total WOMAC score significantly more than placebo and than glucosamine plus chondroitin at 180 days.

    Outcomes Measured

    Undenatured type II collagen reduced total WOMAC score more than placebo over 180 days.

    Related Health Concerns

    Study Details

    Year:2016
    Sample Size:191
    Duration:26 weeks
    Quality Score:6/10

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