chondroitin
noun
chon·droi·tin
kän-ˈdrȯi-tᵊn 
-ˈdrō-ə-tən
variants
or chondroitin sulfate
: any of several glycosaminoglycans that occur in sulfated form in various tissues (such as cartilage and tendons) and are used in dietary supplements in a natural or synthetic form especially to treat the symptoms of osteoarthritis
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Glucosamine and chondroitin: Glucosamine and chondroitin supplements can help reduce joint pain, according to Dr. Levine, although the research is mixed.
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Certain supplements like glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate may provide relief by promoting joint health and reducing inflammation.
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Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Health, 10 Aug. 2024
Glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, various plant compounds, vitamin D, collagen, and more are available as single-ingredient supplements.
—Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Health, 10 Aug. 2024
Glucosamine and chondroitin: Glucosamine and chondroitin supplements can help reduce joint pain, according to Dr. Levine, although the research is mixed.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2024
Certain supplements like glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate may provide relief by promoting joint health and reducing inflammation.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 10 Nov. 2023
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chondroitin
noun
chon·droi·tin
kän-ˈdrȯit-ᵊn, -ˈdrō-ət-ən
: any of several glycosaminoglycans occurring in sulfated form in various tissues (as cartilage and tendons)
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