Glucosamine chondroitinis a supplement with two ingredients: glucosamine and chondroitin.
How Much Glucosamine Chondroitin Should I Take?
What Do Experts Recommend?
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If you take too little glucosamine chondroitin, you will not get the potential benefits.
If you take too much glucosamine chondroitin, you might be more likely to have side effects.
Can I get glucosamine and chondroitin from food?
Glucosamine and chondroitinsupplementsare made from animal sources but not ones that you typically eat.
Is Glucosamine Chondroitin Safe for Me to Take?
If you want to try using glucosamine chondroitin, talk to your provider.
They can double-check that it’s safe for you to try and determine how much glucosamine chondroitin to take.
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