Taking Care of Your Joints

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Remedies: Beyond the Big Three


Look beyond the trinity of proven cartilage rescuers—ASU, chondroitin, and glucosamine—and dozens of other arthritis supplements vie for the public’s eye. Here’s the lowdown on three other popular remedies.

SAMe: On the supplement circuit since 1999, SAMe is a promising up-and-comer. Numerous well-designed studies show that SAMe can soothe osteoarthritis pain and swelling as well as over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can, but it won’t cause stomach trouble. At an average daily cost of $1.45, SAMe is pricier than most other osteoarthritis supplements, but if less expensive remedies don’t pan out, it’s certainly worth a shot.

Fish Oil: When it comes to omega-3 fatty acids, nature’s numero uno anti-inflammatory, no supplement serves up more than fish oil capsules. Studies have shown they’re mostly effective for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers, whose stubborn symptoms are often beyond the reach of other supplements. But many practitioners recommend them for osteoarthritis just the same.

MSM: Search the Internet or browse a bookstore and you’ll see plenty of testimonials for MSM, an organic sulfur compound found in both plants and animals. But look for science and you’ll come up empty-handed. “There’s not a single well-designed human study to support it,” says Jason Theodosakis, author of The Arthritis Cure. Nothing’s to say it won’t eventually pan out as a useful way to treat arthritis, but for now it may make more sense to stick with the proven remedies.

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