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Old 12-13-2011, 06:58 PM #6
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MSM, and glucosamine, but that was a recent addition.
We've been taking a well-regarded Glucosamine/Chondroitin/MSM combination for years, but I'm seriously thinking about dropping it - for a time anyway - as I can't say I've ever noticed any improvement. My doctors have been split on it; some say take it, some say take it if you want to (it can't hurt) and some say don't bother - it's worthless.

Today I found this, which isn't exactly new, but sort of explains why even doctors are split on the efficacy/usefullness of taking these supplements:
http://www.quackwatch.org/01Quackery...ucosamine.html

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