Adventuring with Arthritis

Do supplements actually help arthritis? Here’s what the research says


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Turmeric, fish oil, glucosamine, collagen; the supplement aisle can feel overwhelming when you have arthritis. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT gives you a straight, research-backed look at what actually helps, what doesn't live up to the hype, and the one thing no supplement can replace.

Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting any supplement. The brands below have been independently tested and approved by ConsumerLab.

Turmeric / Curcumin

  • A1 Vitality Turmeric Curcumin (top pick for enhanced absorption)
  • Doctor’s Best High Absorption Curcumin
  • Kirkland Signature (Costco) Turmeric 1,000 mg
  • Life Extension Super Bio-Curcumin (top pick without black pepper)
  • Qunol Extra Strength Turmeric
  • Root2 Turmeric Extract Curcumin C3 Complex

Fish Oil / Omega-3

  • Nature Made Fish Oil Minis
  • OceanBlue Professional Omega-3 2,100
  • Spectrum Fish Oil Omega-3

Collagen

  • Sparkle Wellness Collagen For Healthy Joints (top pick for joints)
  • Ancient Nutrition Collagen Peptides — Unflavored
  • Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides

Glucosamine + Chondroitin

  • Kirkland Signature (Costco) Advanced Glucosamine Chondroitin (top pick)
  • Nutramax Cosamin DS For Joint Health

Boswellia

  • Swanson Boswellia Serrata Extract (top pick)


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This episode is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site.

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