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What is Chondroitin sulfate?

Chondroitin sulfate is a natural physiologic compound and is one of the critical compounds in connective tissue (including vessel walls) and joint cartilage. Supplementation of chondroitin sulfate is claimed to support the maintenance of strong, healthy cartilage and joint function.

Reported Purpose & Efficacy

Reasons and Efficacy
Purpose # of patients
# of patients with evaluations Efficacy
Major
Moderate
Slight
None
Can’t tell
Other 1 0
Arthritis pain 1 0
Pain in shoulders 1 0

See all 3 patients currently taking Chondroitin sulfate

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Reported Dosages

  500 mg daily 1,200 mg daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2  

Reported Stop Reasons

Why Patients Stopped Taking Chondroitin sulfate (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Did not seem to work 1   Did not seem to work: 100%
Expense 1   Expense: 100%

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Currently Taking Chondroitin sulfate

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0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
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Stopped Taking Chondroitin sulfate

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0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
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Report created on May 28, 2012.