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Glucosamine: How Much is Needed to Achieve Therapeutic Effect?

By , About.com GuideAugust 24, 2005

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According to an ABCNEWS.com report, researchers at Tufts-New England Medical Center have determined that only a small portion of glucosamine is absorbed by the body, suggesting that the typical doses sold over-the-counter are probably not strong enough to help relieve arthritic joints. The study raises the question - how much glucosamine is required to achieve a therapeutic effect?

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