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Healthy joints are important, but why? Let’s find out, along with discovering a way to better joints and finding the best joint supplement for you.
Healthy joints are essential for every daily movement we make, including basic tasks such as carrying the shopping.
Taking care of your joints now can significantly reduce your risk of joint issues later in life and prevent the occurrence of injuries.1
When it comes to joint health, there are many things that can help. Just be aware there’s no one-fits-all approach when it comes to maintaining healthy joints.
Instead, it’s all about you and your specific needs. We’ll share a few options you might want to try throughout this article.
Different forms of exercise not only keep you fit, but they give a bonus mood lift! This is because exercise produces endorphins, ‘happiness hormones', in the body. But it also comes with many benefits when it comes to joint health.2
Simple movement, stretching, flexibility routines (such as yoga), and low-impact exercises like swimming or walking can:
There’s a wide variety of joint health supplements and traditional herbal remedies to choose from if you’re looking to maintain normal joint health. We’ll share a few of our favourites...
It’s always good to be aware of joint health, your diet, and taking care of your body—especially as you grow older—but taking joint care supplements depends on you. It’s important to consider your needs, age, and any conditions or medications you may have.
It’s often advised to discuss taking joint care supplements with a medical professional before starting anything new.
There are several options when it comes to joint supplements, ranging from traditional herbal remedies to food supplements that can support joint health.
As a major source of the plant compound, curcumin, turmeric has been used for centuries in cooking.
Loved by health, science, and culinary experts alike, it’s believed to support normal joint health.7
It doesn’t work well on its own, though, due to poor absorption and the speed at which it’s eliminated and metabolised in the body, so it’s good to pair it with black pepper.8
It contains the compound piperine which can enhance absorption, so find that pepper shaker and get ready to mix.9
Both are essential when it comes to the growth and maintenance of healthy bones at any age and provide support for our bones, muscles, and nerves.10
A low intake of calcium can lead to problems such as low bone mass and susceptibility to fractures, so it’s important to include it in your diet.
Vitamin D also assists with the absorption of calcium in the body, so you’ll frequently find the two sold together as supplements to increase the effectiveness of the available health benefits.11
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Natural oils like eucalyptus, peppermint, menthol, and lavender may help to ease tension, discomfort, and irritation, cooling and soothing problem areas and offering general joint support.
They’re also considered a safe, cost-effective addition to any pre-existing pain management strategies.12
So, now that we know which supplements are good for joints, let's take a look at some recommendations from our very own H&B nutritionist, Isabel Tarrant.
Here are seven of the best joint care supplements available today.
First up, we have our most advanced, multi action bone support formula which includes high levels of essential vitamins and minerals, plus added ingredients red algae and silica rich bamboo. Specially formulated for the maintenance of normal bones, we reviewed the latest scientific studies to bring you our best combination of bone supporting actives in bioavailable forms, at efficacious levels, in one simple product.
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Holland & Barrett Expert Multi-Action Joint Support is our most advanced joint support formula. Give your joints the support that they need with this multi-action formula, packed full of highly-researched nutrients which are essential for joint health. These include glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, omega-3, collagen, turmeric, and ginger.
Take three capsules and one omega-3 soft gel capsule each day, preferably with a meal.
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What our customers think:
Robyn - EXCELLENT PRODUCT. – 5/5 stars
“EXCELLENT PRODUCT”
Not a fan of capsules? Not to worry, you can get your turmeric supplements in gummy form too. With 500mg of turmeric in a two gummy serving, you can increase your intake while also enjoying a burst of orange flavour. But that’s not all. These gummies contain 20mg of vitamin C too!
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chancer – taste great! - 5/5 stars
“So pleased with these gummies. I have difficulty swallowing tablets and alot of supplements are very big so these chewable gummies are perfect. They just taste of orange which is amazing as turmeric is a strong flavour. I'm taking them for joint problems, I've only been taking them a few days so abit early to say, but they do taste great.”
Baalotte – Yummy! - 5/5 stars
“Been taking these for a few weeks, not long enough to judge results, but they taste amazing so will be buying more”
Magnesium supplements may also support you in this area, as these magnesium citrate tablets may help to contribute to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth. In addition to supporting your bones, magnesium citrate may help with your muscle function too.
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What our customers think:
Margaret – 5/5 stars - Recommended
“Excellent magnesium supplement”
MotherBird – 5/5 stars - Magnesium
“I always buy this brand. It is exactly the right dosage and a good price”
Looking for an alternative to oral supplements? This Puressentiel Gel for muscles and joint massage may be just the thing. Containing a blend of 14 essential oils, this gel includes turpentine, cajeput, scots pine, wintergreen, rosemary cineole, nutmeg, peppermint, spike lavender, niaouli, eucalyptus globulus, juniper, marjoram, and roman chamomile to help relax and soothe sore muscles and joints.
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What our customers think:
Mrs Hilda Haselden – 5/5 stars – Very good for aching joints
“It dose what it says on the box it is very good I would buy this again”
If you’re after a glucosamine supplement, this could be the one for you. With 888mg of glucosamine, 300mg of chondroitin, 400mg of MSM and 300mg of collagen, these tablets are ideal for supporting your overall joint health. Take three tablets a day, preferably with a meal.
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What our customers think:
Arlette - Good value – 5/5 stars
“I find it helps me with my joints & been taking them for a year now”
Super high in plant-based protein, spirulina powder contains 10g of protein in a 15g serving, which may help you to maintain muscle mass. What's more, spirulina is a great source of manganese which supports the maintenance of normal bones.
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What our customers think:
Anonymous – 5/5 stars – Great product
“This is such a good high quality product, I add it to my protein shake everyday.”
We all need to take care of our joints, from simple tasks like walking or shopping to more strenuous forms of physical activity. But ultimately, suitability depends on you and what your specific needs are.
Weigh up the benefits and potential side effects and discuss any questions with a medical professional.
You have loads of options to choose from, each offering support so you can enjoy your life the way you deserve.
That brings us to the end of your need-to-know guide on everything related to joint care supplements, including why healthy joints are important, what’s good for them, some products to try out, and any important side effects for you to be aware of.
You’re now ready to show your joints who’s boss!
Last updated: 11 April 2022
The advice in this article is for information only and should not replace medical care. Please check with your GP or healthcare professional before trying any supplements, treatments or remedies. Food supplements must not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.