Chondroitin Sulfate

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  • Medical Author : John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
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What Is Chondroitin Sulfate Used For and How Does it Work?

  • Chondroitin sulfate’s suggested uses include osteoarthritis, high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), ischemic heart disease, and osteoporosis.
  • A compilation of the studies indicates patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee can experience some benefit from taking chondroitin; however, pain relief is likely to be modest or possibly insignificant.
  • Heart attack (myocardial infarction or MI): Some preliminary evidence indicates a possible lower risk of MI or recurrent risk of MI with the use of chondroitin sulfate. More studies are needed.
  • Chondroitin sulfate is available under the following different brands and other names: CDS, condroitin, GAG, and galactosaminoglucuronoglycan.

What Are the Dosages of Chondroitin Sulfate?

Dosages of Chondroitin Sulfate:

  • Dosages vary; check the product label

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:

Osteoarthritis

  • 200-400 mg orally 2-3 times daily, OR
  • 1000-1200 mg orally once daily
  • Also used in combo with glucosamine

Heart attack (myocardial infarction or MI), recurrent prophylaxis

  • Initial: 10 g orally divided 3 times daily x 3 months THEN
  • Maintenance: 500 mg orally three times daily

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