2025's Best Arthritis Supplements EXPOSED By Leading Expert!

I am going to go over 5 supplements that can reduce pain Improve function and decrease swelling and  stiffness related to Arthritis. So, if you suffer from Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis or Psoriatic  arthritis you should watch this video. I will oxindolethe scientific  evidence, the doses that you need.

I will also share how to chose a  good quality supplement product Let’s begin! HI , I am DrDiana Girnita a double board certified physician that treats  patients with arthritis every day. As you know, Arthritis affects millions all  over the world, causing pain and discomfort.

My patients are interested in natural  ways to treat arthritis, and they are interested especially in taking supplements. If you are watching this video,  I bet you are interested too… Maybe you heard a friend, a  colleague or you have seen a supplement advertised on the T,…. and now,  you are wondering…is that good for you?

Is there any scientific evidence or is just  another product that will sit on your counter? First lets talk about COLLAGEN. Collagen is most abundant protein  in your body and it plays a crucial role in maintaining the strength  of our skin, nails, and bones.

The problem is that collagen formation  in our body slows down with age. Collagen formation starts declining at the age of  30 and every year will decline with 1%. Smoking, drinking alcohol, too much sun, menopause, and too little  exercise/sleep speed up the loss.

If you have RA, the collagen  will also be affected. There are many COLLAGEN products available on  the market, however not all are well absorbed. Research supported the use of collagen  peptides or hydrolyzed collagen, as these supplements seem to offer a broken-down form of  collagen that's easier for the body to absorb.

Studies suggest that collagen supplementation can lead to stronger skin, nails, but  also cartilages in your joints. Studies like these ones that looked at collagen  hydrolysate Or collagen peptides, in patients with Osteoarthritis showed a good effect  especially in people with KNEE osteoarthritis In patients with RA, the efect of  collagen peptides is still debatable. Collagen might have some anti-inflmmatory  properties which can be helpful for patients with RA, but as of yet it  is not a clear evidence of benefit.

Yes, we need more research! It might not be harmful, especially for those patients that develop OA  secondary m or due to Rheumatoid arthritis. If you are interested in trying collagen peptides, I will leave a link in the description  of the video that might be helpful.

However, collagen can also be  derived from foods Like Bone Broth, chicken skin, fish (actually eating fish with the skin  and bones can provide your body a good quantity of collagen) and it can also be  found in beef and gelatin based foods. Now, if you are learning and  enjoying my educational video, give a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel. In this way this videos will spread this good quality information and more people will  benefit from it all around the world!

Lets’ move to the second supplement: Glucosamine and chondroitin These are natural compounds found  in the cartilages of your joints. You can buy glucosamine and  chondroitin individually, but most often they’re sold  together in a single supplement. Initial studies in animals showed that  Glucosamine and chondroitin might have anti-inflammatory properties and  might have the potential to slow down cartilage deterioration  and reduce associated pain.

Let me present you some studies: One study published in 2008, in 1600  people with OA, called the GAIT study looked at the combination of glucosamine and  chondroitin vs the supplements individually vs celecoxib (Celebrex) and vs taking an  inactive pill, or as we call it placebo. The study showed the combination of  glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate didn’t offer significant relief  to participants in general, but…. it did help a small subgroup of patients  with with moderate-to-severe knee pain.

However, In a follow-up study  from 2010, these supplements improved pain and function, although no better than a placebo  or the NSAID drug celecoxib. There are also a few others studies  like the MOVES trial published in 2016, that showed the combination of glucosamine and  chondroitin , taken for approximately 6 months, are as effective as celecoxib …. at relieving  pain and swelling for people with knee.

Celecoxib, a very potent  antiinflammator medication. The G+C had no side effects reported! This is important, because if you have a history of heart disease  or a history of a GI bleed, it is BEST to avoid any of the NSAID  like ibuprofen, naproxen and celecoxib In stead, you may use these supplements, because the current studies support the use  in knee OA and they are considered safe.

Please note, these supplements can interact  with blood thinners like warfarin (Coumadin), or may increase the blood sugars,  if you are a diabetic pay attention! FISH OIL Fish oil is one of the most popular  supplements on the market You have probably heard about the benefits of fish oil  for your heart, or to decrease the cholesterol and triglyceride levels, but have you  heard about using fish oil for arthritis? Fish oil is extracted from fatty or oily fish, such as trout, mackerel, sardines, and salmon.

Fish oil is the source of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega3s are considered essential fatty acids, because your body cant produce so you  either take them from FOOD or SUPPLEMENTS. Many studies linked fish oil/ omega 3’s  with reduced levels of inflammation.

Omega-3s block an enzyme called  COX 2, that is the same enzymes that NSAIDS (like naproxen, ibuprofen) are  blocking, in this way reducing inflammation Fish oil supplementation was  studies in many autoimmune diseases. This 2017 systematic review looked  at the benefits of fish oil for arthritis, specifically in patients with  RA, lupus, gout and osteoarthritis (OA). Of 22 trials involving RA patients,  almost all found that fish oil significantly reduced joint pain, stiffness and swelling, and IMPORTANT: decrease or eliminated the need to take NSAIDs.

Five of seven studies found that fish oil  improved lupus disease activity in the short-term. In patients with OA, the effect  of fish oil was not so great, but there are other studies that  say fish oil may reduce OA pain. Even for patients with gout, Omega-3s  seems to prevent gout attacks.

In patients with PsA: fish oil/ omega3s show to decrease psoriasis the skin and decrease the pain from the joints.  Watch my video about supplements for psoriasis and PsA that I posted in my channel! Fish oil was also shown to reduce the need of  using NSAIDs in patients with back pain.

One study showed that using fish oil for 4 months, about  60% of patients discontinued to take their NSAIDs Very important to note is  there were no significant side effects reported in these studies. The recommended dose is  between 2-4g EPA/ DHA per day. I would like to warn you that some fish oil  products might be contaminated with mercury You should take fish oil with a meal, as other dietary fats improve the  absorption of omega-3 fatty acids.

Before you start fish oil,  discuss with your physician. Fish oil may interact with your blood thinner,  blood pressure or contraceptive medications. Another useful supplement for arthritis is BOSSWELLIA Boswellia is a resin herbal extract  from boswellia tree.

The compound called boswellic acid is the one responsible  for the powerful anti-inflammatory effect. Like omega3s, boswelic acids  can block the same enzymes, COX 2 and reduce inflammation and cartilage  damage that is happening in arthritis. A 2014 study, that included multiple RCT,  found that patients with OA that use boswellia 100 mg a day of for 3 months had less pain, and improved function of  their joints, without serious side effects.

In another study from 2018 that  looked at 20 supplements for OA (hips, knee or spine), Boswellia was  AGAIN among the standouts. ANother study from 2020  that included 500 patients, again confirmed the benefits of using Boswellia. Now, how about patients with  inflammatory arthritis, like RA or pSA?

There are some animal studies  that point towards benefits, but we still don’t have studies in humans. The recommended dose is 100 mg daily for OA; Be careful, as Boswellia may increase side effects of other drugs, including antidepressants, anti-anxiety  medications, ibuprofen and immunosuppressants. The last supplement that I will talk about is … TURMERIC Turmeric, or Curcuma longa, is a staple  of traditional (Ayurvedic) medicine.

Turmeric is also a common  ingredient in the ASIAN cuisine. The main active ingredient in  turmeric is called curcumin and this is the one responsible  for the beneficial effect. Ther are more then 10000 studies about  turmeric and more then 120 clinical studies.

These studies support the  potent anti-inflammatory effect. Curcumin also on the COX -2 enzyme, like  fish oil and boswellia and like…. NSAIDS.

The effect? it will decrease inflammation! Turmeric was studied in patients  with OA, RA and PSA with good effect.

In 2016, a study that included many randomized controlled trials found that  1,000 mg /day of curcumin reduces OA pain and inflammation as well  as NSAIDs like diclofenac and ibuprofen. This is very important! because as I said if  you have contraindications like heart disease, kidney disease or a previous GI bleed,  NSAIDS are not an option for you.

In a more recent study in 2020. . .

this was a RCT in 70 patients with knee OA. They compared cur cumin vs placebo/ inactive pill. Here are the results: Patients that received Curcumin 1000 mg daily for 3 months  had less pain compared to placebo.

Now in patients with RA, a study from 2016  showed that using curcumin 1000mg/ day for at least 90 days resulted in decreased inflammation Decreased pain and Decreased number of tender and swollen joints. You have to know, The dose matters! These studies showed used a dose of  1-1.

5g of curcumin to be effective. Plus, you should choose a product that is enhanced  with pepper that will enhance its absorbtion. Be careful that High doses of turmeric/  curcumin can act as a blood thinner or can worsen the effect of blood  thinners like coumadin/ warfarin.

Now,… I will explain to you how to  select a good quality supplement. You have to know that FDA (The Food and Drg  Administration (FDA) does not evaluate the effectiveness, safety, or quality of dietary  supplements — or the ingredients in them. That means there is no guarrantess  that what the supplements companies claim that they have inside it is actually TRUE.

The best way to ensure the quality of a product is to look for one that has been  certified by a third-party company. Being evaluated by a third party company, the supplements will receive a  Certificate of Analysis (COA) This certificate will attest that what they  claim there is in the supplement is actually there and…. the same components and doses  remain the same between different batches.

There are different certificates  like NSF, USP, ConsumerLab. I woud strongly recommend to  look for these certifications . My advise is that with anysupplement, start with a low dose and gradually increase the  dose while monitoring the effects.

Always reevaluate the effect  on your body every 2-3 months. If you see a benefit you can  continue, if not you should stop…. and For my patients with RA, I have designed  a RA journal where they can write down every day or every week their progress  with arthritis while taking treatment.

Check this out and get a copy for you today! You will find the link in the  description of the video. Always before starting any supplement talk to  your doctor as some supplements interact with other medications and they can cause  side effects that you do not want.

For those of you that are interested,  I put some links in the description of this video to products that  meet cerifications criteria. Please keep in mind that I am not endorsing these companies and I cant guarantee the  effectiveness of these products. Please do your research and also  discuss them with your doctor.

Now, let me know did you try any supplements for your PsA What did you try and what worked for you? Leave me your comments in the bottom of this  video and share your experience with the world. IF you enjoyed this video, dont forget to  like, share and subscribe to my channel.

Until the next time, stay  informed and stay healthy! THANK YOU!