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Chondroitin and Liver Injury Risk

The risk of liver injury associated with the use of chondroitin supplements, often taken in combination with glucosamine, as reported in various studies and case reports.

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Jan 15, 2026

Can chronic chondroitin intake cause liver enzyme elevations or hepatotoxicity?

Chondroitin — usually taken in combination with glucosamine — has been implicated in a small number of case reports linking its use to elevations in liver enzymes and, rarely, clinically apparent live...