Joint Care

Many vitamins play a key role in maintaining healthy bones and joints. Poor joint health though can lead to uncomfortable conditions such as arthritis which can result in inflammation, pain, stiffness and weakness, leading to conditions such as pain in the shoulder, knees or elbow and rheumatoid arthritis. Read more

With the right joint supplements containing the nutrients you need and the right care you can prolong your joint health and your quality of life.
Find out below what each supplement can do for your joints as well as what lifestyle changes you can make to treat joint pain.

Vitamin c – supports normal cartilage formation as well as reducing inflammation.

Calcium – associated with bone health, calcium also plays an important role in joint health and can help with joint pain and inflammation. You can get calcium from dairy products, dark leafy greens, broccoli or calcium supplements.

Vitamin d – contributes to the absorption of calcium, however in winter as light levels decrease our body produces less of this so it’s important to top up vitamin d levels with supplements.

Omega 3 – this fatty acid is good at preventing damage to the joints as well as reducing inflammation. You can take omega 3 supplements or from fatty fish, nuts and seeds.
Cod liver oil – similarly to omega 3, cod liver oil is a fatty acid and so helps to reduce inflammation of the joints.

Glucosamine – glucosamine tablets have been shown to reduce joint pain and stiffness.

Turmeric – research suggests the active ingredients contained within turmeric – curcumin – could have beneficial properties for rheumatoid arthritis and has shown to have anti-inflammatory properties.

Weight loss – being overweight can put additional strain on your joints, so losing weight can help lighten this burden.

For trusted supplements, try Seven Seas joint care, as well as Vitabiotics, containing key vitamins such as calcium, vitamin d, cod liver oil, omega 3 and turmeric.