Research is mixed on whether these supplements help with OA pain and stiffness, but they are safe to try. Glucosamine and chondroitin are popular supplements used to treat osteoarthritis (OA).

Here’s what the research shows about these and other common supplements If you experience joint pain you may be tempted by supplements such as glucosamine and chondroitin, which are often taken ...

While chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine sulfate both have well-documented, beneficial effects in patients with osteoarthritis, the exact molecular actions of these drugs are also unknown.