Joint & Bone Health

Two new studies presented at this year’s meeting of the American College of Rheumatology (Atlanta) have raised hope that dietary supplements can play a greater role in helping people with osteoarthritis (OA) manage their pain. The studies, both of which were six-month, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials, examined the effects of the supplement ingredients glucosamine and chondroitin. The results, while not conclusive, were promising enough to prompt both research teams to recommend that physicians discuss the supplements with their patients.