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Dietary supplements are widely used in sports, both at the amateur and professional levels. Supplements are used to promote health by providing essential nutrients or to compensate for potential deficiencies. They are also used to supplement macronutrients to ensure adequate intake when daily dietary intake might fall short. Examples include protein shakes, gels, bars, and sports drinks. Others use supplements to directly enhance performance, prevent muscle soreness, speed up recovery, or influence mood.

When your knee hurts, your back aches, or your shoulder hurts with every movement, your quality of life suffers greatly. Many people ask themselves: What’s the best way to address joint problems? In addition to a balanced, healthy diet, certain dietary supplements can provide targeted support for the health of cartilage, bones, tendons, and ligaments. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at two important ones: glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate.

Tying your shoes, lifting a box, or climbing stairs—none of these should be a problem. In theory. But when your joints hurt, even these everyday movements become a challenge. The most common cause of persistent joint pain is wear and tear—also known as osteoarthritis. To counteract this, there are a number of essential nutrients that can support healthy joint function. We’ll show you what they are. We’ll also explain why a healthy diet isn’t always enough to ensure an optimal supply of all the essential nutrients that support joint health.