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Can glucosamine help with osteoarthritis of the jaw?
In this systematic review of clinical trials, supplementation with glucosamine had inconsistent benefits for symptoms of TMJ (jaw) osteoarthritis. Due to variations in interventions, control conditions, and study quality, more research is needed on this topic.
Examine Database References
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- Glucosamine - Cahlin BJ, Dahlström LNo effect of glucosamine sulfate on osteoarthritis in the temporomandibular joints--a randomized, controlled, short-term studyOral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod.(2011 Dec)