10 Feb 2015 Blackmores Institute Chondroitin sulfate safe and effective for osteoarthritis patients review findings 10 Feb 2015 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News Chondroitin sulfate is safe to take and effective in reducing pain and improving function in people with osteoarthritis, a recent Cochrane review shows. “The combination of some efficacy and low risk associated with chondroitin may explain its popularity among patients as an over-the-counter supplement,” the reviewers, led by Jasvinder Singh from the Birmingham VA Medical Center in Alabama, Georgia, USA, note. × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.