Published evidence base
Cobb CS, Ernst E. Systematic review of marine nutriceutical supplement in clinical trials for arthritis: the effectiveness of the New Zealand green-lipped mussel Perna canaliculus. Clinical Rheumatology 2006; 25: 275-284.
Huang MH, Chen CH, Chen TW et al. The effects of weight reduction on the rehabilitation of patients with knee osteoarthritis and obesity. Arthritis Care and Research 2000; 13: 398-405.
Long L, Soeken K, Ernst E. Herbal medicines for the treatment of osteoarthritis: a systematic review. Rheumatology 2001; 40: 779-793.
Messier SP, Loeser RF, Miller GD et al. Exercise and dietary weight loss in overweight and obese older adults with knee osteoarthritis: the Arthritis, Diet and Activity Promotion Trial. Arthritis and Rheumatism 2004; 50: 1501-1510.
National Collaborating Centre for Chronic Conditions. Osteoarthritis: The care and management of osteoarthritis in adults. NICE clinical guideline 79: London: Royal College of Physicians 2008.
Towheed TE, Maxwell L, Anastassiades TP et al. Glucosamine therapy for treating osteoarthritis. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2005, Issue 2. Art No.: CD 002946.pub2. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002946.pub2.