Check before you startThis one has documented interactions with medication classes where the consequences are serious. If you take any prescription medicine, run it past a pharmacist before starting.
How long to take it
Twelve week trial, then reassess.
Who it's actually for
Osteoarthritis, usually stacked with glucosamine or chondroitin.
Safe upper limit
UnverifiedNo formal limit; 1.5–6 g daily in trials
Well tolerated. GI upset at higher doses.
No source attached yet. Treat this as a starting point, not a citation, until reviewed.
Interactions to know about
- Blood thinners / antiplatelets — Warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, clopidogrel, aspirin
Other supplements:
Run your full list through the interaction check.
Practical notes
- Trials are small; effect sizes are modest.
- Often bundled into joint formulas, so check for duplication.