Associations Between Glucosamine and Chondroitin Supplement Use and Biomarkers of Systemic Inflammation

Glucosamine and chondroitin supplements have been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties in both in vitro studies and animal models; however, little is known about these relationships in humans. The VITamins and Lifestyle (VITAL) biomarker study evaluated the associations between use of these supplements and a panel of circulating inflammatory biomarkers.Study participants included 217 men and women age 50-75 years living in the Seattle...