Remedy · supplement
Chondroitin sulfate
Also: chondroitin
A cartilage component often paired with glucosamine, with a small short-term effect on OA pain.
Evidence by condition
Each grade reflects the research for Chondroitin sulfate and that condition specifically.
- BKnee osteoarthritis
A small-to-moderate short-term improvement in OA pain vs placebo; effect on joint structure is minimal and most trials are low quality.
2 citation s
- Chondroitin for osteoarthritis Systematic review 2015 · n=9,110 · Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews · DOI 10.1002/14651858.CD005614.pub2
- Glucosamine and Chondroitin for Osteoarthritis: What You Need To Know NCCIH · accessed 2026-06-21
- Chondroitin for osteoarthritis