Whether you are a boomer recovering from a knee replacement, exercise enthused millennial, or sufferer from chronic aches and pains, no one is immune to joint pain. The dreaded dull ache, stiffness, and or burning sensation is less than ideal for anyone. What can you do to help combat and overcome joint pain? Aside from making sure your body has ample time to properly rest and recover, supplementation may help. While we should always strive to consume our daily nutrients in whole food forms, sometimes we just need a little something extra. This is where supplementation is beneficial; supplements may help to provide you with an added nutrient boost to address a specific concern.

The Best Supplement

Let’s face it, the number of supplements available now is almost as confusing as picking out a brand of granola bars. The options are limitless and overwhelming. Everyone is unique and may have a different form of joint pain therefore there is truly no “best supplement”. Luckily, there are a variety of different supplements that may meet the specific joint concern you are seeking to address.

Flexatol

Flexatol is one half of the product that has been specically designed to help with joint pain and osteoarthritis of the knee. The main ingredients in this formulation include methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) and hydrolyzed collagen to help relieve joint pain but it also has turmeric and white willow as an anti-inammatory to help with joint pain. Furthermore, this formulation also includes amino acids, minerals, vitamins and amino acids that help with maintenance of proper bone health. For complete joint health care, add OsteoDoctor to your daily routine as well.

Gluconol

Gluconol is one half of the product that has been specically designed to help with joint pain and osteoarthritis of the knee. The main ingredients in this formulation include glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate to help reduce joint pain but it also has hyaluronic acid and boswellia serrata to help reduce the swelling associated with knee pain and to support joint health. Furthermore, this formulation also includes vitamin, minerals and amino acids that are associated with maintenance of proper bone health. For complete joint health care, add RobustFlex to your daily routine as well.

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This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging. Do not use the information from this article for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this article.

References:

1. Bolten WW, Glade MJ, Raum S, Ritz BW. The Safety and Efficacy of an Enzyme Combination in Managing Knee Osteoarthritis Pain in Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Arthritis. 2015;2015:1-7. doi:10.1155/2015/251521.

2. Supplements for Joint Pain By Hayley Miller, RDN https://www.personanutrition.com/blog/supplements-for-joint-pain/