CellWell record HH-527617
Glucosamine for knee osteoarthritis: an umbrella review
Yanfei Li; Ruixin Wang; Jia Xu; Yun Shen; Gang Hu; Shengdi Lu
Frontiers in Nutrition ยท 2026
In plain language
Glucosamine produced a small reduction in VAS pain and possible slowing of joint space narrowing in knee osteoarthritis, but no clear functional benefit, with effects at or below clinical importance thresholds.
- Evidence
- Emerging
- Design
- Primary research (design unspecified)
Cite this record: https://thecellwell.org/studies/HH-527617
Produced by the CellWell Research Engine, custom software owned and operated by CellWell and The Holistic Hub. All rights reserved. This analysis, its indexing and its evidence classifications are proprietary. Any use, republication or onward sharing must credit CellWell Research Engine (thecellwell.org) as the source.
This is an educational research library, not medical advice. Nothing here may be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified professional.