What are joint supplements?
Dr. Leithold explains joint supplements. Click play to watch the video or read the transcript.
Joint supplements are often considered natural medicines that are sold to be able to help ease joint pain and discomfort, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians
(AAFP).
The two most common joint supplements are glucosamine and chondroitin, according to the AAFP.
Though some people find supplements helpful to easing joint pain, there is conflicting research as to whether these supplements actually help patients at all, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).
Because the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate supplements the same way it does other medications, it’s important to talk with your doctor before taking them.
Your doctor can help you decide which, if any, would be good for you to take, and can make sure the supplements won’t have a bad interaction with any other medications you take.
To learn more about joint supplements, talk with your doctor.
Learn more:
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Learn about joint pain supplements
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Using joint supplements
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Learn more about the safety of dietary supplements
