Quote Originally Posted by PeteS View Post
Indeed, I used to take glucosamine but my orthopaedic consultant told me that was a complete waste of money as there was very little in the way of clinical evidence for it having any affect on arthritis etc. He did say to carry on with omega 3 fish oil but 1000mg minimum a day for it to be beneficial in joint mobility.
Fish oil supplements - 1,000 mg a day or more - may increase the risk of AF - atrial fibrillation - something that endurance runners are at increased risk of in the first place. Eating oily fish is not thought to have this effect.