What Is the Purported Mechanism for Glucosamine Supplementation

question 48

Multiple Choice

What is the purported mechanism for glucosamine supplementation?

• A) Increased rate of skeletal muscle synthesis
• B) Attenuation of the body's inflammatory response
• C) Prevention of the breakdown of cartilage
• D) All of the above

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