Can Collagen Supplements Help Cure Osteoporosis?

Brief Answer:
No proven clinical benefit in various studies

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

Collagen is a protein which is an important component in promoting strength and regulating elasticity in connective tissues.

Collagen supplements like Collagen hydrolysate, Glucosamine and Chondroitin sulphate have been theoretically discussed as potential therapy to replace the worn out cartilage in arthritis.

Clinically, at some point during the treatment you can experience some relief on taking the supplements but it has been proved in clinical trials that there is no use in taking these supplements and causes no change in pain scores or functional outcome.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

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Brief Answer:
Your disease needs to be stated for choosing the right treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

Arthritis needs to be treated according to the stage of the disease. It can vary from taking NSAID pain killers, doing Yoga, Injecting Hyaluronic acid into your joint, Key hole surgery to debridement or clean up your joint, Osteotomies to correct deformities and lastly total knee replacement. Kindly upload your Xray of the knee for me to be in a better position to help you.

Osteoporosis needs to be treated with Calcium and Vitamin D supplements, regular Aerobic exercise, surgery.

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