Evidence-minded guide

Maintaining Mobility as You Age

Maintaining mobility usually depends on regular movement, strength, balance, recovery, health conditions and the environment—not a single product.

Protect the basics

Regular activity, appropriate strength work, sufficient recovery and attention to vision, footwear and fall risks can all influence day-to-day mobility.

Adapt rather than stop

Health changes may require different exercises or professional guidance, but complete inactivity can create its own losses in capacity.

Use products in context

A supplement decision should sit inside a broader mobility plan, not replace it.

Related guides

Sources & further reading

  1. NCCIH — Dietary and Herbal Supplements
  2. NCCIH — Osteoarthritis: In Depth
  3. NCCIH — Safe Use of Complementary Health Products and Practices