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Dietary Supplement and Herb Chart

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Name of Herb | Therapeutic Use | Scientific Studies That Show Efficacy for Any of the Therapeutic Uses | Cautions and Warnings or Side Effects |

Glucosamine | Glucosamine sulfate is used for treating symptoms of osteomyelitis. The combination of glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin may reduce the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (Mayo Clinic, 2012). | One of the largest studies on glucosamine for osteoarthritis was a 6-month study sponsored by the National Institutes of Health. Called GAIT, the study compared the effectiveness of glucosamine hydrochloride (HCL), chondroitin sulfate, a combination of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, the drug celecoxib (Celebrex), or a placebo in people with knee osteoarthritis. Glucosamine or chondroitin alone or in combination didn't reduce pain in the overall group, although people in the study with moderate-to-severe knee pain were more likely to respond to glucosamine (Wong, 2007, para. 9-10). | The FDA does not regulate herbs and supplements (Mayo Clinic, 2012). Consumers who have an allergy to shellfish must be aware that glucosamine is made from shells of shrimp, crab, and other fish. Consumers who have an allergy to iodine may be at an increased risk for serious hypersensitivity reaction (Mayo Clinic, 2012). Side effects may include upset stomach, drowsiness, insomnia, headache, skin reactions, sun sensitivity, and nail toughening. There are rare reports of abdominal pain, loss of appetite, vomiting, nausea, flatulence (gas), constipation, heartburn, and diarrhea. Based on several human cases, temporary increases in blood pressure and heart rate, as well as palpitations, may occur with glucosamine/chondroitin products. Based on animal research, glucosamine theoretically may increase the risk for eye cataract formation (Mayo Clinic, 2012, para. 4)....