Joint Supplements: 9 Options for Joint Pain

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While the research on most supplements for joint pain is mixed, and the FDA doesn’t regulate supplements, fish oil, glucosamine, and chondroitin are among those that may help manage it.

Dozens of supplements claim to treat joint pain, in addition to typical pain relievers like acetaminophen and ibuprofen, but which ones actually work? Here, we look at 9 options and what existing research says about them.

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Turmeric is one of the most popular supplements for treating pain, including joint pain caused by osteoarthritis (OA).

Its pain-relieving effects are attributed to a chemical compound in turmeric called curcumin. Curcumin may have anti-inflammatory effects.

Although research on turmeric for joint pain is limited, a 2021 research review of 10 studies found that supplementation with turmeric or curcumin extract improves knee OA joint pain compared to a placebo.