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4 Supplements That May Ease Arthritis Pain
These supplements seem to have anti-inflammatory properties and may decrease arthritic knee pain.
Curcumin
The chemical compound curcumin is found in turmeric, a plant root used in fresh or spice form to flavor cooking. Curcumin has anti-inflammatory properties and seems to effectively treat knee arthritis symptoms.-
Curcumin accounts for only about 3% to 5% of turmeric,, so a supplement may be the best way to get anti-inflammatory benefits from this substance. In fact, ginger and turmeric are part of the same plant family, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that ginger also has anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce your knee pain.- Ginger is available as a supplement but can also be used fresh in cooking or as a tea.
See Add Ginger to Help Arthritis Pain
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3. If you’re not interested in supplements, you can also try following an anti-inflammatory diet that’s rich in foods like fish and dark, leafy greens.
Vitamin D Does Not Reduce Knee Pain
One supplement that doesn’t seem to help reduce knee arthritis symptoms is vitamin D. A 2-year, randomized, controlled study of 400 participants found no difference in knee pain or cartilage thickness between people who vitamin D supplements and those who took a placebo.
The FDA does require that US-based supplement manufacturers make sure their products are safe and labeled accurately. You may prefer to buy US-manufactured supplements rather than supplements manufactured in other countries, where regulations may be different. You can also look for brands that carry the Good Manufacturing Practices seal, such as USP and NSF certified.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about what brands they think are most reliable. Learn more:
Do Curcumin Supplements Have Drawbacks?
The Ins and Outs of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet.
Why Do We Need Vitamin D?
This vitamin is crucial for bone health. Vitamin D can also help prevent osteoporosis, which is another condition that weakens bones.
In addition, the vitamin may affect the immune system and could help to manage autoimmune conditions such as RA, Type 1 diabetes, and multiple sclerosis (MS). Typical symptoms include: fatigue
joint pain
muscle pain and weakness
bone pain
respiratory issues
neurological concerns including numbness
low mood, specifically seasonal affective disorder (SAD).