9 Supplements for Arthritis
Here are 9 vitamins and supplements, backed by science, that help relieve arthritis pain.
9 Supplements for Arthritis
1. SAM-e (S-adenosylmethionine)
Best for: osteoarthritis
Also used for: fibromyalgia
2. Boswellia Serrate (Indian frankincense)
Best for: osteoarthritis
3. Capsaicin (Capsicum frutescens)
Best for: osteoarthritis
Also used for: rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia
4. Turmeric/Curcumin (Curcuma longa)
Best for: osteoarthritis
Also used for: rheumatoid arthritis
5. Avocado-soybean Unsaponifiables (ASU)
Best for: osteoarthritis
6. Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa)
Best for: rheumatoid arthritis
7. Fish Oil (Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA)
Best for: rheumatoid arthritis
Also used for: osteoarthritis, Sjögren’s syndrome
8. Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA)
Best for: rheumatoid arthritis
9. Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Best for: rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis
Honorable Mentions
Osteoarthritis: Pine bark extract
Rheumatoid arthritis: Rosehips, green-lipped mussel extract
CBD (Cannabidiol)
Best for: Nerve pain
Also used for: Fibromyalgia, OA, RA
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