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Glucosamine: Still Standing Strong?

Studies examining glucosamine’s ability to improve joint health and/or ameliorate the symptoms of osteoarthritis have been conflicting.  But looking at in a different light, these clouds could portend silver linings in glucosamine’s future. For if today’s challenges motivate suppliers to step up with new ingredient formats, improved quality standards, and more rigorous demonstrations of the compound’s pharmacology and effectiveness, glucosamine may come out of this current storm under sunnier skies than before. Numerous studies have sought to determine whether or not glucosamine is effective, not to mention the stiff competition from up-and-coming alternative ingredients.