Stephen Barrett, M.D. est plus prudent.
http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/DSH/glucosamine.html
In March 2000, a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association concluded:
Trials of glucosamine and chondroitin preparations for OA symptoms demonstrate moderate to large effects,but quality issues and likely publication bias suggest that these effects are exaggerated. Nevertheless, some degree of efficacy appears probable for these preparations [1].
[1] McAlindon TE and others. Glucosamine and chondroitin for treatment of osteoarthritis: A systematic quality assessment and meta-analysis JAMA 283:1469-1475, 2000. [Full-text version is accessible online for JAMA subscribers.]
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