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Osteoarthritis Supplements - Know Your Options

Most Osteoarthritis Supplements Offer Pain Relief or Improved Joint Health

From , former About.com Guide

Updated September 03, 2009

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Many osteoarthritis patients are intrigued by natural remedies, including supplements. There are plenty of osteoarthritis supplements from which to choose. Learn about osteoarthritis supplements and discuss your options with your doctor.

Avocado Soybean Unsaponifiables (ASU) for Osteoarthritis
Avocado soybean unsaponifiables (ASU) have been shown in clinical studies to have beneficial effects on osteoarthritis. Avocado soybean unsaponifiables are a natural vegetable extract made from avocado and soybean oils.

Devil's Claw - What You Need to Know
Devil's claw is a shrub that is native to Southern Africa. It has lush foliage and red flowers. It is named Devil's claw because of tiny hooks that cover its fruit. As a modern, popular supplement, devil's claw is used to treat degenerative joint diseases, like osteoarthritis.

Glucosamine: 10 Things You Should Know
Glucosamine is a natural substance that is found in healthy cartilage. Glucosamine is also sold as a popular dietary supplement to treat osteoarthritis. The health benefits of glucosamine are still being researched.

Joint Juice - What You Need to Know
Joint Juice is a liquid (juice-based) dietary supplement. Glucosamine and vitamin C are main ingredients in Joint Juice.

Knox NutraJoint - What You Need to Know
Knox NutraJoint is a dietary supplement that may improve joint health in people with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis. Gelatine is the primary active ingredient in Knox Nutrajoint, along with other nutrients important for bone and joint health.

Move Free - What You Need to Know
Move Free is a supplement that touts being able to comfort sore joints in less than 7 days. Learn more about Move Free.

Osteo Bi-Flex - What Is It?
Osteo Bi-Flex is a dietary supplement that contains glucosamine and chondroitin. Osteo Bi-Flex is one of the popular brand name sources of these two supplements which may improve joint strength, joint mobility, and relieve joint pain.

Pycnogenol - Natural Pain Relief for Osteoarthritis
Pycnogenol is an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree. Pycnogenol has been shown to reduce osteoarthritis symptoms by 56%.

Rose Hips (LitoZin) for Osteoarthritis
Rose hips are the seed pods of roses. The results of limitied studies suggest that a powder, made from the rose hips of Rosa canina, is more effective than placebo for osteoarthritis pain relief.

SAM-e - 10 Things You Should Know
SAM-e, which stands for S-adenosylmethionine, is produced in the liver from methionine. SAM-e is a popular dietary supplement used for osteoarthritis. SAM-e is thought to increase chondrocytes and cartilage thickness, and it may help decrease chondrocyte damage.

Stinging Nettle - What You Need to Know
Stinging nettle is a stalk-like plant whose extract is used to treat aches and pains associated with osteoarthritis. Stinging nettle can interfere with certain prescription medications -- so discuss it with your doctor before trying the dietary supplement.

Supple - What You Need to Know
Supple is a liquid dietary supplement that touts its ability to lubricate, comfort, and rebuild your joints. Supple is prominently marketed "As Seen On TV." Learn more about what's in Supple.

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