Dr. Kevin Toman, a pet longevity specialist, says glucosamine with chondroitin and resveratrol don't work for joint pain or aging, despite decades of marketing. A decade of studies shows glucosamine performs no better than placebo. Resveratrol's promise in animals never translated to humans or pets.
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Well, hey you guys, and welcome to The Longevity Vet. I'm glad you're here. Today we're going to talk about 2 natural supplements that are given to millions of pets every day nationwide that just simply don't work. I'm Dr. Kevin Toman Toman. I'm a pet longevity specialist, and here we go. The first is our old friend glucosamine and chondroitin for joint inflammation. And listen, this kills me because back in the day I sold the heck out of Dasiquin and Cosequin, but over the last 10 years there's been study after study that show glucosamine and chondroitin are no better than placebo when it comes to reducing joint pain and inflammation. So just stop. The second, resveratrol. Listen, if you want to drink red wine, drink red wine, but don't do it for any health benefits because the original benefits that were shown in fat mice have just never been proven in humans or in pets. So just, just stop. If you're looking for natural supplements that actually do work, or for me, You can find us both at helpingpetslivelonger.com. I'm Dr. Kevin Toman Toman. We're all in this together, and I will help you if I can.