Herbals Glucosamine +/- Chondroitin
• Component of glycosaminoglycans in joint, thus replaces building blocks of cartilage.
•Some clinical evidence of benefit.
•Onset takes about one month.
•Side effect minimal, possible GI upset.
•Glucosamine caution in patients with shell fish allergy and
in diabetics (may increase glucose levels).
•Possible interaction with warfarin (increased INR).