Researchers in Norway conducted the first large long-term study on individuals suffering with arthritic lower back pain and found that there was no difference after either 6 months or one year between those who were given Glucosamine (a supplement often given to alleviate arthritis) and those who were give a placebo.

This story was mentioned in the SouthBend Tribune but was originally published in the Journal of the American Medical Association

The researchers point out that other studies have produced some evidence that glucosamine can help alleviate arthritis pain in other parts of the body, such as the knee and hip.

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