A member asked:

I have pain in my knees.i have been working out for years now and my knees have become week. suggest any specific nutrient that i need to add to diet.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Frank Holmes answered

Omega 3 fatty acids: Omega 3s through your diet can function as natural anti-inflammatories.

Answered 3/14/2014

4.3k views

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I have pain in my knees.i have been working out for years now and my knees have become week. suggest any specific nutrient that i need to add to diet.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Frank Holmes answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

I ran the first time in years last week, tues-thurs now my left knee is in constant pain what can I do for the pain?

A member asked:

I've had a white spot on my knee 4 a few years now& last week more are starting to appear. My mom said they have always been there and I need 2 chill?

A member asked:

I am 60 years old, 5'2" at 200lbs. I do smoke 10 cigarettes a day. Live alone so not the greatest diet. difficult to walk at times. Feet swelling a good bit. discoloration from the knees down to the feet have a deeper discoloration. Skin is very dry?

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with a torn meniscus two years ago. I am now having sharp pain in my knee with some swelling and the pain is shooting down my calf. I dont see my surgeon til few weeks. When should I go to ER? I try not to go but in pain. I did PT b4?

A member asked:

Hello. Is it normal to have knee joint pain after working out? I just started working out 3 weeks ago after years of not doing any kind of exercise at all. I know muscle pain is normal and good, but is it the same for the knees as well? Thank you Knee pa

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I often get sprain in my ankle, knee. It kinda feels like my bone is weak. Am i lacking certain nutrients from my body. How would i know?

I often get sprain in my ankle, knee and feels that my bone is weak. Am i lacking certain nutrients from my body?

I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis when I was 2 years old. I'm 26 now and it is still active in my knees...but I stopped taking anti inflammatory medication and pain meds. I've change my diet to make sure I get proper vitamins . I also ta

Hi doctor, My left ankle has been giving me issues for almost 3 years now. Xrays have come out fine. However the pain has now moved to my knee and my thigh. Ive seen 3 doctors about this issue. Please suggest what to do. ?

My 4 year old son has been suffering with severe leg pains for 3 years now, over the last year, it has been specific to his knees, and feet, and also started occuring in his arm and hands. All medical result come back clear. Suffers 3-6 times daily?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?