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Dare I Dabble?

With thousands of supplements on the market - and little government regulation - it's easy to be baffled by choices. We've attempted to make the decision a little easier by placing icons by each supplement to indicate important information and the level or significance of studies related to each. A well-studied supplement, particularly one that has been studied in relation to arthritis, is usually a wiser choice, because safety, proper dosage for a specific use and effectiveness are better understood.

Lab Studies

These supplements have been studied in the laboratory and/or in animals for their effects on the same or similar symptoms that occur in people with arthritis.

Human studies

These supplements have been studied in clinical trials, with people who may or may not have arthritis.

Arthritis-Related

These supplements show promise at relieving symptoms that occur in people with arthritis based on evidence from clinical trials.

Dangerous side effects

Potentially dangerous side effects have been reported with these supplements.



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