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Evidence Summary

Chondroitin sulfate has shown in vitro anti-inflammatory and chondroprotective effects, including reducing inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α) in macrophages and upregulating cartilage matrix genes (aggrecan, type II collagen) in chondrocytes (PMID 41906404). In a rat OA model, CS attenuated cartilage degradation and inhibited chondrocyte ferroptosis via upregulation of HSPA8 and SLC7A11 (PMID 41712577). A small 12-week pilot RCT using a combination of collagen type II, glucosamine, and chondroitin sulfate showed improvements in knee OA symptoms and quality of life, though the primary endpoint was not met and the contribution of chondroitin alone cannot be isolated (PMID 40664872).

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Effective Dose

No established dose from provided studies