Joint Supplements for Older Adults
Older adults often have more medications and medical conditions, which makes supplement safety and interaction review especially important.
Medication review comes first
A supplement can interact with prescription and nonprescription medicines. Bring the product label to a clinician or pharmacist if you are unsure.
Mobility is bigger than supplementation
Strength, balance, activity, sleep, nutrition, injury history and diagnosed conditions can all influence mobility.
Avoid delaying care
Do not use an unproven product to postpone assessment of persistent or worsening pain, swelling, weakness or loss of function.