How do you guys take care of your joints?

[Chris Nagel]

If you have the money, then glucosamine is worth it. Your body uses it everything to your joints, tendons, including your body's natural wd-40 to keep everything running smoothly. Better yet take it with MSM with works in conjuction with glucosamine.

Over here the stuff costs as much as plutonium. If you find a health store/website that is having a sale, then stock up. Your joints will thank you later.

I'd also recommend getting some kind of Omega 3 or even better EFA (essential fatty acids) such as from the sources that have been mentioned. Right now I'm taking the capsule form that contains Fish/Flax/Borage-oils.

On another note, take extra precautions when exercising. Invest hours of your time learning proper running technique, and not wearing the common heavily padded, wedge-shaped shoe design which contrary to popular belief hinders your biomechanics which also puts more stress on your joints.

If you decide to lift weights or partake in any form of resistance training, then avoid exercises that puts unnecessary stress on your joints, learn proper technique, and make sure your body is warmed up and ready to work hard. Also take up a good stretching regimen (Scrap has some good stretches). Remember, common sense first, and supplements come second.

[Von Milash]

G/C helps repair joint damage.

EFA's mediate infalmmatory responses via biosynthetic pathways.



If you decided on an oil with EFA's, go with a cold pressed flax seed oil that is in the bottle, NOT the capsules, and has been stored in a fridge.

Mix it with cottage cheese oy plain yogurt as it becomes emulsified and easier to absorb and metabolize.

[Trainer Monkey]

MSM 1000 from GNC does seem to work

[Youngblood]

I do wonder if maybe the reason I am experiencing joint pain is due in course to my age and growth. I've literally grown 1 full foot in the last 2 years. Most of this pain I get is in my knees. Anyway, am meeting with my doctor first thing next month, and plan to discuss it with him and possible remedies. Will check back in this thread after that and post what I find from it.