Osteoarthritis vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis - AI Podcast

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

Briana Mercola

Health & Fitness, Health, Alternative Health

4.6 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 17 July 2025

⏱️ 8 minutes

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Osteoarthritis develops slowly from cartilage breakdown in weight-bearing joints, while rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune attack that causes rapid, symmetrical joint inflammation
Morning stiffness lasting over an hour, fatigue, and fever indicate rheumatoid arthritis; brief stiffness that improves with movement suggests osteoarthritis instead
Rheumatoid arthritis typically strikes small joints symmetrically (both wrists, hands) while osteoarthritis affects single joints like knees, hips, and spine asymmetrically
Eliminating inflammatory vegetable oils, boosting vitamin K2 intake and sipping bone broth help rebuild cartilage and reduce joint inflammation naturally
Supporting mitochondrial health calms autoimmune inflammation by increasing your body's natural "off switch" for inflammatory responses and joint damage

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0:00.0	Picture this. You swing your legs out of bed and your ankles feel glued in place.
0:05.0	What if that sticky moment is actually a clue guiding you toward the right fix for your joints?
0:10.0	Welcome to Dr. Mercola's cellular wisdom.
0:13.0	Stay informed with quick, easy-to-listen summaries of our latest articles, perfect for when you're on the go.
0:18.0	No reading required. Subscribe for free at
0:20.8	morcola.com for the latest health insights. Hello and welcome to Dr.
0:26.0	Mercola's cellular wisdom. I'm Ethan Foster joined by Alara Sky. Today we'll help
0:31.8	you decode whether your discomfort is osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis and
0:36.9	what specific steps drawn straight from Dr.
0:39.9	Mercola's article, you can take right away.
0:42.9	Thanks, Ethan.
0:44.0	By the end of this conversation, you'll know which symptoms signal mechanical wear, which
0:49.1	suggest an immune misfire, and how targeted nutrition plus mitochondrial support can calm the fire before lasting
0:55.8	damage sets in.
0:57.2	Let's start with definitions.
0:59.0	Osteoarthritis is cartilage breakdown that unfolds over decades, mainly in weight-bearing
1:03.8	joints.
1:04.9	Rheumatoid arthritis is your immune system mistakenly attacking joint linings, and it can accelerate
1:10.1	in mere weeks.
1:11.6	That pace difference matters. Osceoarthritis usually appears after age 60 and ambles forward.
1:17.6	Rheumatoid arthritis often shows up between 30 and 60, and can flare so quickly that healthy
1:22.6	joints feel swollen overnight. Where it strikes offers more hints. Ossteoarthritis prefers knees, hips, spine,
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