What to take for joint health

Graded by the strength of the evidence — strongest first. Nothing here is sold to you.

Turmericgrade B— modest pain relief in knee osteoarthritis, comparable to NSAIDs in small trials

Omega-3grade B— reduces joint tenderness / morning stiffness in rheumatoid arthritis

Turmericgrade C— modest, short-term pain relief in osteoarthritis in small studies

Collagengrade C— limited evidence for joint comfort in athletes

Glucosaminegrade C— small and inconsistent osteoarthritis benefit; large independent trials disappointed