01/20/2026
Joint Health January: Nutrients Good for Joints
Omega 3 Fatty Acids: reduce inflammation, and protect blood flow, synovial fluid, and cartilage.
This nutrient can be found in fatty fish, tree nuts, and seeds (like flax/chia)
Antioxidants: neutralize free radicals which cause oxidative stress, that leads to inflammation that can damage cartilage, and joint tissues.
This can be found in berries, leafy greens, and colorful veggies
Vitamin D: bone health, muscle function, and anti-inflammatory
The sunshine vitamin that can also be found in fortified foods, mushrooms, and salmon
Vitamin C: aids in healing and colleges production
Found in citrus fruits, berries, broccoli, and other veggies.
Calcium: Calcium aids in bone overall health and bone density. If you have strong bones, your joints have a better chance to be healthy.
Dairy products (if you can), leafy greens, and fortified food
Collagen: Cartilage support
bone broth, fish, lean poultry
Nutrients good for joints can be found in your food and outside in the sunshine, but if you have trouble getting them in your diet or getting enough sunshine, there are supplemental options when needed.
