Top 3 Proven Arthritis Supplements that ACTUALLY Work!

Dr. Jeff Peng recommends three primary supplements for mitigating arthritis symptoms: Boswellia serrata, Turmeric and curcumin, and glucosamine chondroitin.

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► ABOUT ME

Jeffrey Peng MD is a nonoperative orthopedist and sports medicine specialist. He created a YouTube channel and blog to translate cutting edge medical knowledge and clinical research to benefit all those looking to live an active and healthy lifestyle. He focuses on maximizing non-surgical treatments for sports injuries and orthopedic conditions. He specializes in using orthobiologics and ultrasound guided minimally invasive techniques to treat osteoarthritis, tendinopathies, and musculoskeletal disorders.

Dr. Peng is board certified in sports medicine and family medicine. He completed residency with the Stanford family medicine residency program and completed his sports medicine training with the Stanford primary care sports medicine fellowship in San Jose. He is an active faculty member for both programs and is excited about training the next generation of physicians.

Dr. Peng’s sports medicine clinic is located in Campbell, California.

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My content reflects my own opinion and does not represent the views or opinions of my employers or hospital systems I am affiliated with. They are meant for educational purposes only. They do not substitute for the medical advice of a physician. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding your health.

[catpatrick]

Best thing I've found for arthritis is eliminate all the inflammatory stuff from the diet (sugar, flour, certain oils, processed foods - pretty much switched to carnivore for 60 days then omnivore after that), drink bone broth, collagen peptides in my coffee. I once could barely walk in the morning when I got out of bed, knew in my joints the weather was changing well in advance, now I have no arthritic pain, can hike and bike with ease. Feels like I rolled back the clock 30+ years. It's awesome to be able to move freely and have no pain. 😊

[None-gmyk]

ok Doctor, you got my attention cause you dont try to keep me in suspense. You jump right in and thats how I like it. Thanks Doc

[AarronS]

I got on all of these. Before I was taking them. I was in so much pain that I planned on taking my life. Truly a life saver.

[CrimsonRaven]

I add turmeric to my morning protein drink as well as turmeric and ginger tea in the evening. I found it relieved a lot of pain in my arthritic left knee.

[Dragonfly-spirit]

I have tried all of these. Baswellia Serrata caused my BP to go through the roof! Turmeric & curcumin did nothing, and glucosamine & chondroitin gave me gas and digestive issues. Here is what worked for me...Moringa by Pura Vita - 2 tabs twice a day and cutting way back on grains. Swelling and joint pain in my hands have disappeared!

[katipohl]

Boswellia serrata, Curcumin, Turmeric, Glucosamin/Chondriotin.

[cherylmcnutt]

1. Boswellia Serrata
2. Turmeric and Curcumin
3. Glucosamine Chondroitin

[ArjunLSen]

Fantastic video, so clear and informative. Thank you so much, Dr Peng. Videos like this help the public to take steps to improve their own health. I hope you get millions of likes

[milamendoza]

I consulted my doctor who is also a pharmacist and she advised me to take glucosamine chondroitin due to its safe interaction with my current medications. She has validated and affirmed your presentation.

[milamendoza]

Thank you for presenting these info in an easy to digest manner. I have osteoarthritis myself and this helps me a great deal. Thank you Dr. Peng❤.

[LooseJointhiphopdance]

I saw your video more than a month ago and immediately went to purchase all three supplements. I have to say, it works well. It took a couple of weeks when I felt like the effects was getting better and better. After month I feel that it was the best thing I did with taking them all together. It decreased Pain, improved function and decreased stiffness. I’m very pleased with the reduced symptoms. Sometimes I feel like I don’t have arthritis. Have so much gratitude for your help from very high quality content. Thank you and happy holidays

[xpiderxhan]

Great video Jeffrey; well explained and you got to the details/ cut to the chase without any 'filler'; other video Doctors should take note - this is how it should be done. Many thanks.

[lpmoron]

I use all three of these. The turmeric is in the whole foods form. I grate it fine and heat with black pepper and ginger freshly grated. Add chicken broth and gelatin. Usually red pepper and garlic is in there. A savory tea. The only place i have trouble is in my spine where I fractured 5 vertebrae and compressed the discs between. I take Arnica Montana when I have to stand over the sink or stove for extended periods of time. Maybe once a week. I am 63. My work involves almost total sitting. Not good for the body.

[roberthopgood]

you did NOT mention that turmeric is more effectively absorbed when taken WITH black pepper - which also seems to reduce pain

[rogerfroud]

I've been taking 3000mg of Cod Liver Oil every morning for the past 15 years. I used to have pains in my elbow, big toe, knuckles and the base of my spine. I don't have these pains any more.

[cLorraine]

I take and give my elderly cats, glucosamine + Chondroitin . I take 1000mg and 1200mg with MSM 300mg. I give my cats a quarter of my capsule each. I looked up a feline supplement and noted 250 mg + 300mg + 300mg. Works out about 1/4 of a capsule. I mix it in a tube type treat you buy at the supermarket. Cats are more active and now climb up onto the couch and bed. I take 2 capsules a day but could make it twice a day. I’m going to add turmeric to my regimen.

[BoDiddly]

Cannabis is what I use!
A few puffs and I can go for three days without Arthritis pain in any of my joints!
It's the only thing that actually works for me.

[DSelwyn]

One of the things that Dr. Peng doesn't mention about curcumin is it's poor bioavailablity. If you're going to take a curcumin product you should take one which has relatively high bioavailablitiy. Three different formulations of curcumin have this higher bioavailability: Longvida curcumin, Meriva curcumin, and Curowhite curcumin.

[mayetdarang]

Curcumin is indeed effective.for joint pains. Omega 3 is, too, with the right dosage.and xombonof EHA and DHA.

[cherrywilliams]

I take moringa. It helps me a lot. Also, I make my own supplements. I buy powders of moringa, turmeric, willow bark and others. Then make my own capsules.