Chondroitin
Often paired with glucosamine for joint comfort support.
Educational only — not medical advice. BodEvo summarizes research cautiously and labels estimates as estimates. Talk to a physician or registered dietitian before starting any supplement, diet, or training program.
What the evidence says
Mixed evidence. Commonly paired with glucosamine.
Typical dose & timing
Dose: 800–1,200 mg/day commonly
Timing: Daily.
Role in a stack
Joint support.
Redundancy check: Often sold combined with glucosamine.
Cautions & safety
Use caution with blood thinners.
Use caution with anticoagulants.
Best for
joint support stack users
References
- Chondroitin for osteoarthritis: a Cochrane review. Annals of Internal Medicine (2010)
Evidence is mixed. Chondroitin shows modest pain-reducing effects in some osteoarthritis trials, but effect sizes in high-quality trials are generally small.
Use it in the app: open the Supplement Library and Stack Builder — free, local-first, no account required.