Carbohydrates: News and Research on Glucosamine

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A popular joint pain supplement may accelerate dementia

New research has found an association between taking glucosamine, a popular over-the-counter supplement used for joint pain, and a higher likelihood of progressing from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease. The ...

New cellular mechanisms in Parkinson's disease discovered

A pair of recent studies led by Joseph Mazzulli, Ph.D., associate professor in The Ken & Ruth Davee Department of Neurology's Division of Movement Disorders, have uncovered previously unknown cellular mechanisms involved ...

Expert offers tips on how to keep joints healthy as you age

For joints to work well, they need cartilage, a slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones, acts like a shock absorber, and helps joints move smoothly. Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo, M.D., Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, ...

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