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Many people, mostly the elderly, suffer from joint pains or forms of joint pains. But thankfully, there is a way to alleviate the pain, and a new report reveals that a certain supplement can do it.
Much like other aspects of health, like weight loss or taking the daily dose of vitamins, the same can be said for keeping joints in shape. If left untreated, or at least, if nothing is done, then the joint pains can worsen over time. Express reports that supplements can help ease the pains found in the joints, such as SAM-e, which is short for S-adenosylmethionine.
This particular supplement works as a painkiller and also has anti-inflammatory properties. SAM-e is also used as a supplement to treat mental illnesses like depression. According to the Arthritis Foundation, this supplement can also stimulate cartilage growth and affects neurotransmitters like serotonin - which is the chemical that can reduce pain perception. Some research seems to suggest that SAM-e may also be as potent as the drug called celecoxib or Celebrex, which also boasts anti-inflammatory properties and is commonly used to treat those who suffer from osteoarthritis.
A study comparing the two found that celecoxib improved symptoms more than SAM-e did in a month. However, the second month of the study saw that the two types can be compared. Another supplement for alleviating pain caused by osteoarthritis is chondroitin, which also helps improve cartilage growth.
A study regarding chondroitin found that those who took the supplement revealed that 53 percent of the participants have alleviated knee pains by 20 percent or more.
Meanwhile, there are those who may prefer a more natural or herbal supplement to help alleviate their joint pains. It was previously reported that the herbal supplement known as Boswellia can help ease inflammation.
Boswellia is also known as Indian frankincense and is a resin extract derived from the Boswellia tree. This extract has been used in many herbal medicinal practices for hundreds of years because of its anti-inflammatory properties. A study conducted back in 2003 showed that those who received Boswellia as a treatment for their osteoarthritis had decreased knee pain. Along with less pain, they also found increased knee flexion and were able to walk for longer distances compared to when they did not take the supplement.
