FOOD, MEDICINE, & HEALTH

Is Glucosamine a Remedy or a Risk?
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting 40% of those over 60 years of age. It is the leading cause of physical disabilities, especially among older adult women. This senior population group dominates the United States demographics, and more than 60% of those 45–74 years of age are overweight (BMI > 25), a significant risk factor for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and arthritis-related disabilities.

Many of those diagnose…