Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are no longer the only treatment for osteoarthritis. Now, doctors are prescribing glucosamine, known for its ability to repair cartilage and renew synovial fluid. COLIN KHOO presents the facts
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Dr Teo Wee Sin ...‘Glucosamine must betaken every day.It is a slow actingsupplement that may take a month ormore to show any effect.The good thingabout glucosamine is that,apart fromvomiting and nausea,there are hardlyany side effects.’ |
