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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