Across the globe, researchers continue to explore the potential benefits of natural nutrients for bone and joint health. You may find the following articles and research studies interesting and informative.

Arthritis Foundation. (2006a). “51 ways to be good to your joints.” www.arthritis.org/conditions/51_ways/eat_well.asp.

Arthritis Foundation. (2006b). “How to care for yourself.”
www.arthritis.org/conditions/self_care.asp

Bruyere, O. et al. (2004). “Glucosamine sulfate reduces osteoarthritis progression in postmenopausal women with knee osteoarthritis: Evidence from two 3-year studies.” Menopause; 11(2): 138–43.

Cleland, L.G. et al. (2006). “Reduction of cardiovascular risk factors with longterm fish oil treatment in early rheumatoid arthritis.” Journal of Rheumatology; August. [E-published ahead of print.]

Davis, J.L. (2002). “Fatty acids improve joint mobility.” August 8: www.webmd.com/content/Article/49/39927.htm.

Dennison, M. (1999). Frequently Asked Questions: All About MSM. Garden City Park, NY: Avery Publishing Group.

Di Padova, C. (1987). “S-adenosylmethionine in the treatment of osteoarthritis. Review of the clinical studies.” American Journal of Medicine; 83(5A): 60–5.

Donsbach, K.W. (1999). “The CMO Molecule.” Self-published.

Duarte, A. (1997). The Collagen Type II Cure for Arthritis & Heart Disease: Chicken Sternal Collagen Type II, the Nutri-medical Revelation of the Millennium. Self-published.

Funk, J.L. et al. (2006). “Turmeric extracts containing curcuminoids prevent experimental rheumatoid arthritis.” Journal of Natural Products; 69(3): 351–5.

Hesslink, R., Jr. et al. (2002). “Cetylated fatty acids improve knee function in patients with osteoarthritis.” Journal of Rheumatology; 29(8): 1708–12.

International Osteoporosis Foundation. (2007). “Special considerations in the very elderly.” www.iofbonehealth.org/patients-public/more-topics/special-considerations-in-the-very-elderly.html.

Medline Plus. (2006). “Glucosamine.” October 1: www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-glucosamine.html

Mindell, E. (1997). The MSM Miracle: Enhance Your Health With Organic Sulfur. New Canaan, CT: Keats Publishing.

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. (2001).
www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/arthritis/arthexfs.htm.

Noack, W. et al. (1994). “Glucosamine sulfate in osteoarthritis of the knee.” Osteoarthritis and Cartilage; 2(1): 51–9.

University of Maryland Medical Center (2004a). “Vitamin B3 (niacin).”
www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsSupplements/VitaminB3Niacincs.html

University of Maryland Medical Center. (2004b). “Vitamin C (ascorbic acid).”
www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsSupplements/VitaminCAscorbicAcidcs.html.

Additional references are available upon request.