What supplements are we taking for joint support? Over 5 miles = joint pain
Season 2 of Running to the Castle Podcast w/ Dr. Ali Marty
Episode 166 What supplements should runners take runDisney Races
In this episode of Running to the Castle, Dr. Ali breaks down one of the most common questions she gets from runners: what supplements should I take for joint pain?
She explains that while glucosamine, chondroitin, turmeric, and collagen are often marketed for joint support, supplements alone rarely solve running-related pain.
They can sometimes help overall joint health, but they cannot replace smart training, recovery, and balance. Dr. Ali uses her Finisher Framework to show how persistent joint pain, especially when it starts after running five miles, is usually a training or recovery issue, not a supplement issue.
She encourages runners to look at their pace, mileage progression, rest, footwear, and recovery habits before reaching for pills, reminding listeners that most of these products are unregulated and that relying on them without adjusting training only leads to “expensive pee.”
