Leilani Alvarez, DVM, CVA, DACVSMR, and CCRT, head of the service of the Integrative and Rehabilitative Medicine Department at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, New York, bets on role of nutraceuticals in treating osteoarthritis and degenerative diseases with multimodal management. According to her nutraceutical supplements should be primary treatments instead of complementary because of their benefits for soft tissue injuries.

Alvarez recommends products rich in collagen and antioxidants, such as eggshell membrane, to support joint health beyond just cartilage, and stresses the importance of addressing the entire joint organ, including muscles, tendons, and ligaments, to manage oxidative stress effectively.

Adding further, she recommends supplements rich in antioxidants and collagen to support entire joint health instead of just focusing on cartilage. According to her rather than just cartilage, all joint organ health (muscles, ligaments and tendons) should be addressed to effectively manage oxidative stress.

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