Consider Supplements a Natural Treatment
Several supplements have been examined for their effectiveness in treating osteoarthritis. The most promising are Glucosamine and SAMe.
Glucosamine and chondroitin in combination can help with the treatment of osteoarthritis. Although in general, the ACR does not recommend the use of both supplement on their own, some study shows that the combination may lead to symptom changes and improvements.
In a research published in the Journal Aging Clinical and Experimental Research in April 2016, using chondroitin and glucosamine for 12 weeks or longer seemed to offer more ease of movement to the participants. [9] And according to a report published in the journal Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases in May 2015, taking the mixture for a year resulted in less joint pain and taking it for two years resulted in less narrowing of the joint space. [10]