Proof.Fit

Glucosamine

8 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.

Benefit Evidence

Main Effects
Joint comfort

Pain/function relief −76%

Joint-space loss −0.25 mm

Strong
9,822
Joint mobility

Pain/function ↓; JSW preserved

Inflammation/biomarkers ↓; mobility ↑

Strong
9,654
Daily comfort

Pain/function ↓ ~25-50%

Less NSAID use

Joint space preserved +0.3mm

Strong
6,602
Healthy aging

Pain/function improved

JSN slowed ~0.3mm

Surgery risk down 57%

Strong
4,719
Wellbeing

Pain/function ↓ up to 76%

OA risk ↓59%

Strong
3,314
Joints & tendons

Joints: ↓JSN ~0.25mm

Tendons: no clear data

Strong
3,037
Muscle soreness

Pain/function −50%

Soreness relief longer

Responder rate +24%

Strong
1,886
Illness recovery

Pain/function improved

Faster recovery +73%

Moderate
718