Collagen or glucosamine for arthritis?

Putyuka

My arthritis started a couple months ago. I try to do some special exercises, but the pain in my left knee and hip is getting worse. Some people suggested me to take collagen or glucosamine. But I do not know which one is good? I hope you can give me some useful advice.

Thank you in advance.

annabanana

Hi @Putyuka and welcome to the online community, it is great to have you here! Unfortunately I am not sure about collagen or glucosamine, but wanted to share some links on knee and hip pain to see if they maybe had any helpful advice.

https://versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/hip-pain/

https://versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/knee-pain/

Arthuritis

@Putyuka I would try glucosamine + chondroitin, they are much more readily metabolised and if it’s going to help you, you will notice the effects within a couple of weeks. Unfortunately it’s more expensive. Collagen is cheaper and worth a try if the pricier stuff shows efficacy. I used Joint ACE, but there are many good quality versions of glucosamine + chondroitin available. I used it in my pre RA days at the gym, and I noticed it. It works by attracting more water to the joint capsule to separate the joints and allow minor damage to the surfaces to heal. That’s been my experience.

frogmorton

Hi @Putyuka

I didn't find them helpful myself (never tried chondroitin though) have you read this?

https://versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/complementary-and-alternative-treatments/types-of-complementary-treatments/diet-and-nutritional-supplements/

might be interesting?

Best of luck

Toni x