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Calcium, vitamin D, and joint support supplements. Bone density matters, especially for women post-menopause. We rank by evidence for actual skeletal outcomes.
Curcumin is the anti-inflammatory compound in turmeric. Standard curcumin has terrible absorption (<1%), but Jarrow uses Meriva phytosome technology which improves bioavailability 29x. This is the form used in most positive clinical trials.
Calcium citrate with vitamin D3 for bone density support. The citrate form absorbs well without food (unlike carbonate). Important for postmenopausal women, but recent evidence suggests dietary calcium is preferred over supplements when possible. The cardiovascular safety debate continues.
The most studied joint supplement combination. Glucosamine + chondroitin has mixed evidence -- the large GAIT trial showed no significant benefit over placebo for overall knee OA, but a subgroup with moderate-to-severe pain showed meaningful improvement. Results are inconsistent across studies.