Which supplements really help people with aching bones and joints?

To prevent or relieve joint pain, many people often take supplements. But which ones are really necessary and effective?

Here, experts point out four supplements that work for arthritis.

1 in 5 adults have arthritis

1. Omega-3 fish oil

Omega-3 fatty acids, found in abundance in fish oil, have anti-inflammatory properties that may reduce joint pain and swelling, according to a 2022 meta-analysis in the medical journal International Immunopharmacology .

Julie Upton, a nutritionist working in San Francisco (USA), recommends: Choose fish oil containing EPA and DHA, aiming to supplement a total of 500 mg of EPA + DHA per day, according to the health news site Eating Well.

2. Turmeric starch

Turmeric contains curcumin - famous for its anti-inflammatory properties, very good for people with arthritis.

Nutritionist Melissa Mitri, owner of Melissa Mitri Nutrition Center (USA), said: Many studies show that turmeric supplements help reduce inflammation and arthritis symptoms as well as delay the progression of the disease.

Research shows that turmeric supplements help reduce inflammation and arthritis symptoms

A review published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology in 2023 that included more than 500 studies found that turmeric supplementation helped rheumatoid arthritis patients improve inflammation levels and clinical symptoms.

3. Glucosamine and shark cartilage (chondroitin)

Dr. Mascha Davis, a nutritionist working in the US, said that glucosamine and shark cartilage can be beneficial for people with arthritis. Because glucosamine is a natural compound found in cartilage and chondroitin is a component of cartilage.

Dr. Mascha Davis explains that research shows that these substances support healthy joints, helping to reduce stiffness, pain and improve physical function for people with arthritis.

4. Vitamin D

Vitamin D plays an important role in maintaining bone health and regulating the immune system, which is especially relevant for people with arthritis, according to Eating Well.

Research shows that vitamin D supplementation can significantly reduce pain and inflammation in arthritis. Data published in the medical journal Arthritis Research and Therapy in 2023 showed that people with knee osteoarthritis who took vitamin D supplements improved their pain, function, and stiffness in their knees over five years.

However, it should be noted that overdose of vitamin D can be dangerous. Therefore, it is necessary to follow the doctor's instructions when using this vitamin. It is best to absorb vitamin D by exposing yourself to the sun for 15 minutes in the early morning.

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