Joint Health Supplements

Your joints are where your bones connect and allow your limbs and body to move independently from another part. For example, your shoulder and your arm are connected by the glenohumeral joint, your knee is a hinge joint, your hip is a ball-and-socket synovial joint – there are loads to take care of.

There are believed to be three main types of joints in the body.

• Diarthroses – a freely moveable joint containing synovial fluid as lubrication. Your knees and shoulders are good examples.
• Amphiarthroses – a slightly moveable joint comprising of cartilage where two bones are held together more firmly. The spine is a good example of this joint.
• Synarthroses – an immovable joint where there is no movement and it’s a more fibrous situation. The joints under your skull plates and those around your teeth and mandible are examples of this.

Eating certain foods can support the lubrication of you Diarthroses joints, particularly those rich in Omerga-3 fatty acids.

Exercising regularly and keeping yourself hydrated can help too as it allows your synovial fluid to spread more evenly around the joint.

Supplements can help as well, just make sure you check with your GP to ensure there are no impacts on any existing medication.

What you eat has an impact on your overall health and fitness, and that includes your joint health too. To keep your joints in tip-top condition, try and consume foods that have high levels of beneficial fatty acids like:

• Fish (salmon, trout, and mackerel).
• Avocados.
• Nuts and seeds.
• Beans and lentils.
• Whole grains.
• Brassica vegetables.

Supplements are a great way to support your joint health and reduce the likelihood of pain.

Some good supplements include:

• Glucosamine – supports the cartilage
• Chondroitin – supports the connective tissue
• Omega-3s – supports joint lubrication and movement