Does collagen taken as a supplement help with arthritis? I'm seeing it in products for joint health.
Learn more about collagen supplements, including evidence from clinical studies on arthritis and muscle strength and safety. ConsumerLab's answer explains.
Roelof8673
May 4, 201610 years ago, I suffered from a bad knee: a MRI scan showed severe Arthritis. I had a lot of pain.
Since I lived in China at that time, I went to the hospital for accupuncture and massage, which gave me some relief.
By exploring the internet, I also read an article about Hyaluronic Acid which was not very clear concerning results. But this article made me remember my time in Italy when we had horses. One of the horses had a knee problem and after Hyaluronic Acid injections the horse was doing much better. A horse cannot fake improvement, so, I thought if it works for my horse, than it should work with me too.
The Chinese doctor was willing to give me a series of 7 injections in seven days (very cheap in China!) and my knee did not hurt anymore! The doctor told me that I probably would come back after 6-8 months, but only now, after 10 years, the knee starts to hurt again. I will go for a repeat treatment.
Carol18151
July 21, 2019So glad to hear your knee responded to this treatment and especially for so long a time. Does anyone in the US do these injections, or are you going back to China for treatment?
Ellen8434
February 11, 2016I have seen a big reduction in joint pain since I switched to a glucosamine/chondroitin/MSM combination that also included Hyaluronic Acid (100mg). My knees, thumb, and elbow do not hurt anymore!
dick11115
July 30, 2016I have not been able to find a product that has the hyaluronic acid; who makes it?
Hi Dick - You can find products which contain hyaluronic acid in the Joint Health Supplements Review; this information is noted in the seventh column of the results table: https://www.consumerlab.com/reviews/_/join/tsupplements/#results.
Hi Dick - You can find products which contain hyaluronic acid in the Joint Health Supplements Review; this information is noted in the seventh column of the results table: https://www.consumerlab.com/reviews/_/join/tsupplements/#results.
Lois 13991
May 6, 2017i take Baxyl which is a gel taken by mouth. It is a fabulous product for me and I really notice if I forget to take it. It is just straight hyaluronic acid..
Rose18149
July 20, 2019Where do you obtain Baxyl and how much do you take?
Judith6870
July 19, 2015https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01376024
I have had hyaluronic Injections in both thumbs and have been pain free for 10 years after debilitating basal I joint arthrosis took me off work. I am part of the study above and my doctor was Dr. Rosenwasser.
Jacob7969
September 24, 2015Thank you for sharing your experience. Pleased to learn that hyaluroic acid has lasting positive effects on your thumbs. Do you need to cintinue taking supplements with hyaluronic acid?