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Claim evidence

Adds modest benefit when combined with glucosamine

Grade BSolid canine or strong extrapolated evidenceSave claim
Ingredient: Chondroitin Sulfate · joint

Plain-language summary

Best evidence is combined formulations; monotherapy data are weaker.

About the ingredient

What it is

Glycosaminoglycan found in cartilage.

Why it's used

Paired with glucosamine in joint formulas.

Also known as: Chondroitin

Cited studies (1)

Canine studies
  • Chondroitin sulfate in canine OA — systematic review
    Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia · 2018
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    Study summary
    Limited quality
    Design score 5/11
    Design
    systematic review
    Species
    dog
    Sample size
    Not reported
    Duration
    Not reported
    Controls / blinding
    Not reported
    Funding
    Not reported
    Strengths
    • Systematic review of multiple studies
    • Conducted in dogs
    Limitations
    • Sample size not recorded
    • No control group recorded
    • Study duration not recorded

    Outcome: Combined joint supplements outperform mono-agents

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