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At What Age Can Joint Supplements Be Started?

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Posted on Fri, 22 Aug 2014
Question: What is the best age to start take joint supplements, such as HA or Cosamin ASU? Are there any negative effects to taking it in your 40s or early 50s?
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Answered by Dr. Karl Logan (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No evidence to support the use of supplements

Detailed Answer:
Hi thanks for your question.

There is no orthodox scientific evidence that any of the supplements that you describe have any positive effects of the musculoskeletal system including your bone health.

I hope this answers your question.

Best wishes

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At What Age Can Joint Supplements Be Started?

Brief Answer: No evidence to support the use of supplements Detailed Answer: Hi thanks for your question. There is no orthodox scientific evidence that any of the supplements that you describe have any positive effects of the musculoskeletal system including your bone health. I hope this answers your question. Best wishes