If you're one of the more than 54 million Americans living with arthritis pain (per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ), you know how much it can impact your daily life. Arthritis isn't just a little joint soreness after a tough workout (here's how to tell if there's more to your joint pains than you initially thought ). It's a condition that can affect mobility, independence, and overall quality of life. Of the more than 100 types of arthritis, osteoarthritis is the most common. Osteoarthritis not only wears down the cartilage in a joint but also affects the bone and connective tissue around it, making movement painful and stiff.

Many people with osteoarthritis turn to over-the-counter or prescription medications to manage their symptoms, but new research suggests there

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