A 34-year-old member asked:
my mother was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in the knee, what natural supplements can she take to help?
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Dr. Barry Waldman answered
29 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
None: Unfortunately, there are no supplements that have been proven to help prevent arthritis. The best preventative treatment is weight loss and exercise.
Answered on Oct 4, 2016
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Dr. Pierre Moeser answered
Specializes in Rheumatology
Perhaps ...: Glucosamine may help but it doesn't help as much as keeping your weight within a normal range and walking (as tolerated due to knee pain). Most supplements are completely unproven remedies.
Answered on Oct 3, 2016
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