Could Taking a Popular Joint Supplement Be Risky for People With Dementia?

https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/glucosamine-dementia-death-risk/

 New research suggests glucosamine may have unexpected effects in people with mild to severe cognitive impairment

A large study links regular glucosamine use to higher death risk in people with dementia.

People with mild cognitive impairment taking the supplement were slightly more likely to develop dementia.

The findings don’t prove cause, and factors like health and activity levels may play a role