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Glucosamine/Chondroitin Yes Or No ? Upsides/downsides
I have moderate joint pain and wonder whether glucosamine is at least the "right" first choice and chondroitin (sp) ? and finally, supplements claiming glucosamine inclusion such as instaflex ?
Fri, 9 Sep 2011
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if you are having osteoarthritic problems please get a check up with orthopaedic surgeon and get tests done to have diagnosis and take advice
the medicines you have named are claimed to have preventive and regenerative role in cartilages
if you are having osteoarthritic problems please get a check up with orthopaedic surgeon and get tests done to have diagnosis and take advice
the medicines you have named are claimed to have preventive and regenerative role in cartilages
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