The Glucosamine Controversy; A Pharmacokinetic Issue

• Autori principali: Ali Aghazadeh-Habashi (Autore), Fakhreddin Jamali (Autore)
• Natura: Libro
• Pubblicazione: Frontiers Media S.A., 2011-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Soggetti: article
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Glucosamine (GlcN) is a naturally occurring aminosugar that is widely used to treat osteoarthritis despite controversial clinical trial results. Animal studies, on the other hand, unequivocally suggest anti-inflammatory and disease modifying effects for GlcN. Many explanations have been offered as t...