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Reduces mild-to-moderate OA signs in dogs

Grade BSolid canine or strong extrapolated evidenceSave claim
Ingredient: Glucosamine (HCl) · joint

Plain-language summary

Meta-analyses show a small but real benefit; effect is smaller than NSAIDs and slower to onset.

About the ingredient

What it is

Amino sugar used in cartilage matrix.

Why it's used

Included in joint-support formulas.

Also known as: Glucosamine Hydrochloride

Cited studies (1)

Canine studies
  • Randomized controlled trial evaluating glucosamine–chondroitin in canine OA
    The Veterinary Journal · 2007
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    Study summary
    Moderate quality
    Design score 6/11
    Design
    RCT
    Species
    dog
    Sample size
    Not reported
    Duration
    Not reported
    Controls / blinding
    Controlled comparison group (per recorded study design)
    Funding
    Not reported
    Strengths
    • Randomized trial design
    • Conducted in dogs
    Limitations
    • Sample size not recorded
    • Study duration not recorded

    Outcome: Modest improvement vs placebo over 70 days

Products in our catalog with Glucosamine (HCl) (6)

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