{"id":4785,"date":"2026-05-08T07:09:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T07:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jointhealthsolutions.com\/?p=4785"},"modified":"2026-05-09T17:39:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T17:39:29","slug":"natural-supplements-for-joint-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jointhealthsolutions.com\/es\/blog\/natural-supplements-for-joint-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Supplements for Joint Health: What Works and What Doesn&#8217;t"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4785\" class=\"elementor elementor-4785\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e331e54 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e331e54\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac4a91a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ac4a91a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Natural Supplements for Joint Health: What Works and What Doesn't<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd1a25a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cd1a25a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4397e62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4397e62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Important Disclaimer \u2013 Please Read First<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c17cb75 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c17cb75\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a9b47b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a9b47b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This article is for\u00a0educational purposes only. It is not medical advice, and it does not constitute a recommendation or prescription from Joint Health Solutions.\u00a0We do not sell, prescribe, or recommend specific supplements.\u00a0We do not perform supplement-related testing (such as vitamin D levels or omega\u001e3 index). If you are considering taking any supplement, please consult your primary care provider or a registered dietitian. Some supplements can interact with medications (blood thinners, diabetes drugs, chemotherapy) or cause side effects.<\/p><p>Important note: Supplements are not a replacement for medical treatment. They work best as part of a comprehensive plan that includes diet, exercise, and \u2013 when needed \u2013 advanced therapies like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jointhealthsolutions.com\/es\/prp-therapy\/\"><u>Terapia PRP<\/u><\/a>\u00a0or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jointhealthsolutions.com\/es\/hyaluronic-acid-injections\/\"><u>hyaluronic acid injections<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ece6109 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ece6109\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20cd068 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"20cd068\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Do People Take Supplements for Joint Pain?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffcc912 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ffcc912\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66a6233 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66a6233\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many individuals with osteoarthritis, tendinopathy, or other joint conditions turn to supplements for several reasons:<\/p><ul><li>To reduce systemic inflammation (e.g., omega\u001e3 fatty acids, curcumin)<\/li><li>To provide building blocks for cartilage repair (e.g., glucosamine, collagen)<\/li><li>To correct nutrient deficiencies that may contribute to pain (e.g., vitamin D)<\/li><li>To support overall joint health as part of a broader lifestyle approach<\/li><\/ul><p>However, supplements are\u00a0not a substitute for medical treatment. They work best alongside, not instead of, evidence\u001ebased therapies such as\u00a0PRP, hyaluronic acid injections, physical therapy, bracing, and IV therapy. This guide summarizes the current scientific evidence so you can have an informed discussion with your doctor.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-557e1ec e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"557e1ec\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d50be5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9d50be5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">EvidenceBased Supplements (What Research Shows)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b68cc4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3b68cc4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08e2533 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"08e2533\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The following supplements have been studied in clinical trials. The evidence varies in quality. Discuss these options with your healthcare provider.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e795e1d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e795e1d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9116f6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9116f6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Omega\u20113 Fatty Acids (EPA\/DHA)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5edf64a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5edf64a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee3c7a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ee3c7a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><b>What they do:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Omega\u001e3s reduce the production of inflammatory prostaglandins and cytokines. They are well\u001eknown for their cardiovascular benefits, but they also have anti\u001einflammatory effects that may help with joint pain.<\/p><p><strong><b>What research shows:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0Clinical and pre\u001eclinical studies indicate that omega\u001e3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) reduce inflammatory markers and may protect against cartilage loss in osteoarthritis. A narrative review published in\u00a0Nutrients\u00a0concluded that omega\u001e3s have anti\u001einflammatory effects and potential to moderate pro\u001einflammatory markers and cartilage loss.<\/p><p><strong><b>Typical dose used in studies:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a01\u20133 grams of EPA\/DHA daily.<\/p><p><strong><b>Sources:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0Fatty fish (salmon, sardines, mackerel), fish oil supplements, or algae oil (vegan).<\/p><p><strong><b>Safety considerations:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0Possible fishy aftertaste, mild gastrointestinal upset. High doses (&gt;3g daily) may increase bleeding risk. If you take blood thinners (warfarin, apixaban, etc.), consult your doctor before starting.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33ea14a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"33ea14a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1804da elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f1804da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Curcumin (Turmeric)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aca4941 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"aca4941\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a94ab40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a94ab40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><b>What it does:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Curcumin is the active compound in turmeric. It blocks NF\u001e\u03baB and COX\u001e2 pathways, similar to ibuprofen, but with fewer gastrointestinal side effects.<\/p><p><strong><b>What research shows:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>A double\u001eblind randomized multicenter trial found that\u00a0Curcuma domestica\u00a0extracts were as effective as ibuprofen for knee osteoarthritis, with significantly fewer stomach complaints. However, curcumin is poorly absorbed on its own. Look for products with piperine (black pepper extract) or liposomal formulations.<\/p><p><strong><b>Typical dose used in studies:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>500\u20131000 mg of standardized curcumin (95% curcuminoids) daily, taken with piperine.<\/p><p><strong><b>Sources:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0Supplements (curcumin extract), not dietary turmeric (which contains very low amounts of curcumin).<\/p><p><strong><b>Safety considerations:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Mild GI upset; may interact with blood thinners. Avoid if you have gallbladder disease unless approved by your doctor.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8136a2a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8136a2a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c66e6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6c66e6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Vitamin D<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04fb80f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"04fb80f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ef112e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9ef112e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><b>What it does:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0Vitamin D modulates immune function, reduces inflammation, and supports bone and cartilage health. Deficiency is extremely common in people with arthritis.<\/p><p><strong><b>What research shows:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>A systematic review reported that vitamin D administration improves quality of life, reduces pain perception, enhances muscle strength, and lowers inflammation in patients with knee osteoarthritis. The optimal blood level is generally considered 50\u201380 ng\/mL.<\/p><p><strong><b>Typical dose used in studies:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>2000\u20135000 IU daily, but dosing should be based on blood testing. Do not take high doses without knowing your level.<\/p><p><strong><b>Sources:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Sunlight, fatty fish, supplements (vitamin D3 is more effective than D2).<\/p><p><strong><b>Safety considerations:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0Rare at moderate doses; toxicity possible with excessive intake (&gt;10,000 IU\/day long\u001eterm). Always test before starting high doses.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd2694e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fd2694e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a497a53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a497a53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Glucosamine and Chondroitin<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e340e63 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e340e63\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32a94df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"32a94df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><b>What they do:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0These are natural components of cartilage. The theory is that supplementing them may provide building blocks for cartilage repair and have mild anti\u001einflammatory effects.<\/p><p><strong><b>What research shows<\/b><\/strong>:\u00a0Evidence is mixed. The large GAIT trial (2006) found no significant benefit overall, but a subgroup with moderate\u001eto\u001esevere knee pain did improve. A later trial (MOVES, 2016) reported that the combination was as effective as celecoxib (Celebrex) for knee osteoarthritis pain and swelling. Overall, any benefit appears modest.<\/p><p><strong><b>Typical dose used in studies:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Glucosamine 1500 mg\/day + chondroitin 800\u20131200 mg\/day.<\/p><p><strong><b>Fuentes<\/b><\/strong>:\u00a0Shellfish (glucosamine) or vegetarian (fermented corn). Avoid shellfish\u001ederived glucosamine if you have a shellfish allergy.<\/p><p><strong><b>Safety considerations:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Mild GI upset. Some studies suggest glucosamine may affect blood sugar; monitor if diabetic.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8751d2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d8751d2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-214c68c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"214c68c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Collagen (Hydrolyzed)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8557470 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8557470\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cda1958 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cda1958\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><b>What it does:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0Provides amino acids (glycine, proline, hydroxyproline) that may stimulate cartilage and bone repair.<\/p><p><strong><b>What research shows:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>A systematic review of randomized controlled trials reported beneficial outcomes of hydrolyzed collagen supplementation, including pain reduction, improvements in clinical parameters, and increased physical mobility in people with osteoarthritis. However, effective doses are high \u2013 at least 10 grams daily.<\/p><p><strong><b>Typical dose used in studies:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>10\u201320 grams of hydrolyzed collagen peptides daily.<\/p><p><strong><b>Sources:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0Bovine (cow), marine (fish), or chicken collagen.<\/p><p><strong><b>Safety considerations:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0Rare; mild GI upset. Low\u001edose products (2\u20135 g) are unlikely to help.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5c3a3b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a5c3a3b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba7afd6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ba7afd6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"447\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jointhealthsolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TOP-EVIDENCE\u2011BASED-SUPPLEMENTS-FOR-JOINTS-1024x572.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4790\" alt=\"Natural Supplements for Joint Health\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jointhealthsolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TOP-EVIDENCE\u2011BASED-SUPPLEMENTS-FOR-JOINTS-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jointhealthsolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TOP-EVIDENCE\u2011BASED-SUPPLEMENTS-FOR-JOINTS-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jointhealthsolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TOP-EVIDENCE\u2011BASED-SUPPLEMENTS-FOR-JOINTS-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/www.jointhealthsolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/TOP-EVIDENCE\u2011BASED-SUPPLEMENTS-FOR-JOINTS.png 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed90d2d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ed90d2d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f8cceb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0f8cceb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Supplements with Mixed or Limited Evidence<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e34436d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e34436d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6210d43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6210d43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The following supplements have some positive studies, but evidence is not as strong. They may help some individuals, but they should not be first\u001eline options.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><b><\/b><strong><b>MSM (methylsulfonylmethane):<\/b><\/strong>Small studies suggest mild pain reduction; more research needed.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><b><\/b><strong><b>Boswellia serrata (frankincense):<\/b><\/strong>Some evidence for OA pain; often combined with curcumin.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><b><\/b><strong><b>Avocado\u001eSoybean Unsaponifiables (ASU)<\/b><\/strong>:\u00a0May slow cartilage loss; limited studies, mostly from one research group.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><b><\/b><strong><b>Ginger:<\/b><\/strong>Mild anti\u001einflammatory; less potent than curcumin.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><b><\/b><strong><b>SAMe (S\u001eadenosylmethionine):\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>May reduce OA pain comparable to NSAIDs but expensive and requires high doses.<\/li><\/ul><p>Our approach: We may recommend these as second\u2011line options if first\u2011line supplements (omega\u20113, curcumin, vitamin D) are insufficient or not tolerated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-876ad5e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"876ad5e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a5cb11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2a5cb11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Supplements That Probably Don't Work<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd311e2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bd311e2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a52dee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a52dee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><b><\/b><strong><b>Oral hyaluronic acid:<\/b><\/strong>Does not reach joints. Injectable hyaluronic acid is effective; oral is not.<\/li><li><b><\/b><strong><b>Low\u001edose collagen (under 10 g\/day):\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Insufficient to stimulate repair.<\/li><li><b><\/b><strong><b>Devil\u2019s claw, cat\u2019s claw:<\/b><\/strong>Insufficient high\u001equality evidence.<\/li><li><b><\/b><strong><b>Bromelain:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>May help post\u001esurgery swelling but not chronic osteoarthritis<br \/>Save your money \u2013 these are unlikely to help your joint pain.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-368698e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"368698e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-886f5ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"886f5ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Choose Quality Supplements<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79ba4f8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"79ba4f8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fbe8a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7fbe8a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The supplement industry is poorly regulated. Follow these tips:<\/p><ul><li>Look for third\u2011party certification: USP, NSF International, or ConsumerLab.<\/li><li>Check for standardized extracts: Curcumin should specify curcuminoids; omega\u20113 should list EPA\/DHA content.<\/li><li>Avoid proprietary blends that don\u2019t disclose exact amounts.<\/li><li>Buy from reputable brands (e.g., Thorne, Pure Encapsulations, Nordic Naturals, NOW, Jarrow).<\/li><li>Check for allergens (shellfish in glucosamine, soy, gluten).<\/li><li>Store properly (refrigerate liquid fish oil).<\/li><\/ul><p>When in doubt, ask us \u2013 we can recommend specific brands and formulations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fac8bd1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fac8bd1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdd00f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bdd00f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"572\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jointhealthsolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CHECKLIST-SUPPLEMENT-SAFETY-CHECKLIST-572x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4791\" alt=\"A medical safety checklist for starting supplements, including talking to a provider, checking for drug interactions, using third-party verified brands (USP\/NSF), and following recommended dosages.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jointhealthsolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CHECKLIST-SUPPLEMENT-SAFETY-CHECKLIST-572x1024.png 572w, https:\/\/www.jointhealthsolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CHECKLIST-SUPPLEMENT-SAFETY-CHECKLIST-167x300.png 167w, https:\/\/www.jointhealthsolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CHECKLIST-SUPPLEMENT-SAFETY-CHECKLIST.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76e5d8a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"76e5d8a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92269d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"92269d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Our Clinic Offers Instead\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a47f00 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0a47f00\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b0f3b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8b0f3b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We focus on treatments with stronger evidence for structural joint problems:\u00a0<strong><b>PRP therapy, hyaluronic acid injections, fluoroscopy\u001eguided cortisone injections, offloading knee braces, and anti\u001einflammatory IV therapy<\/b><\/strong>. These treatments address the joint directly. Supplements, if used at all, should be considered supportive \u2013 not primary \u2013 and you should discuss them with your primary care provider.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>At Joint Health Solutions, we integrate supplement recommendations into your personalized plan \u2013 never as a standalone \u201cmagic bullet.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c421b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0c421b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"572\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jointhealthsolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/protocol-cards-3-572x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4792\" alt=\"A 5-step Supplement Protocol for Joint Health infographic: Step 1 testing for deficiencies, Step 2 starting foundational supplements (Omega-3, Curcumin, Vitamin D), Step 3 considering second-line options, Step 4 reassessing symptoms, and Step 5 adjusting or discontinuing.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jointhealthsolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/protocol-cards-3-572x1024.png 572w, https:\/\/www.jointhealthsolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/protocol-cards-3-167x300.png 167w, https:\/\/www.jointhealthsolutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/protocol-cards-3.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9487edf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9487edf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c63916 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6c63916\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0674c30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"0674c30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Acorde\u00f3n. Abre enlaces con Enter o Espacio, cierra con Escape y navega con las teclas de flecha\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6760\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6760\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do you sell supplements at your clinic? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6760\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d7ebf8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5d7ebf8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6760\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d2f988 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1d2f988\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7c6040 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f7c6040\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No, we do not sell any supplements. This guide is purely educational.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6761\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6761\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can supplements replace joint injections or surgery? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6761\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16b93b7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"16b93b7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6761\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88fad97 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"88fad97\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b86cdf5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b86cdf5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No. Supplements may help mild symptoms but cannot reverse structural damage like cartilage loss or repair torn tendons.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6762\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6762\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is glucosamine safe for diabetics? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6762\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34d9272 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"34d9272\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6762\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abe7be1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"abe7be1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2af8f0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2af8f0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Some studies suggest it may affect blood sugar. Monitor closely if you try it, and consult your endocrinologist.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6763\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6763\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How long should I take a supplement before giving up? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6763\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47a3ed3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"47a3ed3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6763\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33ccd03 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"33ccd03\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2949185 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2949185\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Typically 2\u001e3 months. If you experience no improvement in pain, stiffness, or function after 3 months, it is unlikely to help.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6764\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6764\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can I take multiple supplements together? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6764\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-986fddc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"986fddc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6764\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-142b83a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"142b83a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e19036f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e19036f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, but introduce them one at a time (2\u001e4 weeks apart) to assess tolerance and effectiveness.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6765\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6765\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Are expensive brands better? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6765\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8a12ad e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b8a12ad\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6765\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0672c4b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0672c4b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdcc203 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fdcc203\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Not necessarily. Look for third\u001eparty certification rather than price. A moderately priced certified product is better than an expensive uncertified one.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6766\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6766\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can I get enough omega3 from food alone? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6766\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab0503e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ab0503e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6766\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-332b906 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"332b906\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-690b129 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"690b129\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Most people cannot. You would need 2\u001e3 servings of fatty fish (salmon, sardines, mackerel) per week. Supplementation ensures consistent dosing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6767\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"8\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6767\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is plantbased omega3 (ALA from flax) effective for joints? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6767\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-008e5a1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"008e5a1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6767\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1b8fea e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a1b8fea\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5204ab3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5204ab3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>ALA converts poorly to EPA\/DHA (under 10%). Algae\u001ebased DHA\/EPA is a better vegan option.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6768\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"9\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6768\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Should I take vitamin D without testing? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6768\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26ad05f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"26ad05f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6768\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-991144b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"991144b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91704ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"91704ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It is safer to test first. Ask your primary care provider for a 25\u001ehydroxy vitamin D blood test.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-6769\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"10\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-6769\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do you recommend any specific brand? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6769\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-039ed5e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"039ed5e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-6769\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1a2313 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f1a2313\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f1863b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f1863b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No, we do not endorse any brand. Follow the quality tips in this article.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-67610\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"11\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-67610\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can supplements interact with blood thinners? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-67610\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35a2dd6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"35a2dd6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-67610\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb43260 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fb43260\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c086882 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c086882\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Omega\u001e3, curcumin, and high\u001edose vitamin E may increase bleeding risk. Always tell your doctor and pharmacist about all supplements you take.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-67611\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"12\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-67611\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Where can I find more evidence? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-67611\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97ad8b4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"97ad8b4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-67611\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8a4895 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c8a4895\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae561bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ae561bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>See the sources below from Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, and NIH. Also search PubMed for primary studies.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-67612\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"13\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-67612\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can I take glucosamine with a shellfish allergy? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-67612\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b90576 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7b90576\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-67612\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8abf984 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8abf984\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-534c68f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"534c68f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, vegetarian glucosamine (fermented corn) is available. Avoid shellfish\u001ederived versions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-67613\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"14\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-67613\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How do I know if a supplement is causing side effects? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-67613\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a67d8e3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a67d8e3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-67613\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2c5f20 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b2c5f20\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81cd487 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"81cd487\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Keep a symptom diary. Stop the supplement and consult your doctor if you experience nausea, diarrhea, rash, or unusual bleeding.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d163ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d163ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fuentes <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc13397 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dc13397\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Harvard Health Publishing\u2013 \u201cDo glucosamine and chondroitin supplements work for arthritis?\u201d<br \/>\ud83d\udd17\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/pain\/do-glucosamine-and-chondroitin-supplements-work-for-arthritis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/pain\/do-glucosamine-and-chondroitin-supplements-work-for-arthritis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li>Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center\u00a0\u2013 \u201cDiet and Arthritis: Supplements.\u201d<br \/>\ud83d\udd17<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsarthritis.org\/patient-corner\/diet-and-arthritis\/supplements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.hopkinsarthritis.org\/patient-corner\/diet-and-arthritis\/supplements\/<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li>Mayo Clinic\u00a0\u2013 \u201cOmega\u001e3 fatty acids: Fact sheet for health professionals.\u201d<br \/>\ud83d\udd17<a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Omega3FattyAcids-HealthProfessional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Omega3FattyAcids-HealthProfessional\/<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li>Stanford Medicine\u00a0\u2013 \u201cTurmeric for osteoarthritis: Does it work?\u201d<br \/>\ud83d\udd17<a href=\"https:\/\/med.stanford.edu\/news\/all-news\/2019\/09\/turmeric-for-osteoarthritis.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/med.stanford.edu\/news\/all-news\/2019\/09\/turmeric-for-osteoarthritis.html<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Natural Supplements for Joint Health: What Works and What Doesn&#8217;t Important Disclaimer \u2013 Please Read First This article is for\u00a0educational purposes only. 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