Hi everybody this is this is Monica Reinagel and you're listening to the

nutrition diva quick and dirty tips for eating well and feeling fabulous this

week I've got some tips on supplements that are supposed to strengthen your joints.

Glucosemine and conroyton are popular dietary supplements that are promoted as a natural treatment for joint pain and arthritis. I recently got an email from a reader asking

whether they really work. If you had asked me that question 10 years ago, I would probably have

given you a different answer than the one I'm going to give you today. But first, let me give you a

little background on what these supplements are and how they're supposed to work.

Sooner or later, almost everyone is going to have to put up with a little joint pain.

Often it's because the spongy tissue or cartilage that

cushions your joints has gotten worn away by sports injuries, overuse, or just a lifetime

of wear and tear. Osteoarthritis is more common in older people because their joints

have had more time to wear out, but young people can have joint pain too.

In fact, for reasons I'll get to in a moment, osteoarthritis is getting more common

among young folks.

The most common treatments for joint pain

are over-the-counter painkillers like ibuprofen

or prescription drugs like celibrex.

Like most drugs, these anti-inflammatory medications

come with a variety of side effects and risks,

and some of the risks are fairly serious.

And osteoarthritis is usually a long-term condition that requires ongoing treatment.

So a lot of people want to know if there's anything they can do to ease joint pain naturally.

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