Taking joint supplements could help lower risk of heart disease and stroke
The IndependentSign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Regularly taking joint supplements may lower the risk of heart disease and stroke, research suggests. A new study published in the British Medical Journal found that glucosamine, which is commonly taken by people with joint pain or suffering from arthritis, could have a role in protecting the heart. The researchers found that glucosamine use was associated with a 9 per cent to 22 per cent lower risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and death from coronary heart disease compared with people who did not take the supplement. Other studies have also suggested that use of the supplement may mimic a low carbohydrate diet, which has been shown to offer some protection against heart disease.
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