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13. Double blind results were mixed

Wed Mar 11, 2015, 04:57 PM

Mar 2015

meaning that there is probably a small benefit in a small part of the population above the placebo effect.

It's more beneficial for dogs and horses than it is for people and cats.

Because of the mixed results, I tell people with OA that it's worth a try, it won't hurt them. It doesn't do a thing for RA.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24395557

http://rheumatology.oxfordjournals.org/content/41/3/279.full.pdf

Here's the search page, have a ball: https://startpage.com/do/metasearch.pl

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is there any evidence for glucosamine, etc for joint health? [View all] mopinko Mar 2015 OP

IMO coconut oil works best for joint health. tridim Mar 2015 #1

i assume the same. mopinko Mar 2015 #2

tried it for a while Brainstormy Mar 2015 #3

Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties njlib Mar 2015 #4

dont see a link. mopinko Mar 2015 #7

I tried to copy the address and it didn't work. PADemD Mar 2015 #9

did that. thanks. mopinko Mar 2015 #11

I don't think you will ever see a well controlled study, hedgehog Mar 2015 #6

not for me. for my dog. mopinko Mar 2015 #8

Here's some. postulater Mar 2015 #10

Excellent find! Level I evedence. Impressive. Maru Kitteh Apr 2015 #14

It does seem to have an effect on joints demigoddess Mar 2015 #12

Double blind results were mixed Warpy Mar 2015 #13

I'm glad you posted this. Chemisse Apr 2015 #15