Joint Health
Globally, 595 million (95% uncertainty interval 535-656) people had osteoarthritis in 2020, equal to 7·6% (95% UI 6·8-8·4) of the global population, and an increase of 132·2% in total cases since 1990.(21 Aug 2023)
Arthritis and Joint Pain
Nearly half of older adults say arthritis or joint pain limits their usual activities, but many haven’t talked to a doctor about medication risks.
Institute of healthcare and innovation – University of Michigan.
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The prevalence is increasing with an ageing population.
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Adding joint or connective tissue disorders such as psoriatic arthritis, gout, fibromyalgia and neck or back pain render joint disorders a significant public health problem.
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Conventional treatment is usually directed to alleviate the principal symptoms, pain and inflammation.
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Effectiveness is often limited, as evidenced in clinical trials.
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Since this kind of treatment is sometimes associated with side effects, many patients resort to complementary products such as dietary supplements.