joints. How it works: Glucosamine - helps relieve pain and inflammation of osteoarthritis, stimulates connective tissue reproduction, and aids in repairing the arthritic joint.... Chondroitin - attracts fluid into the cartilage acting like a shock absorber. MSM - reduces pain, swelling and tenderness in the arthritic joints and muscles. Also acts...

. Substance P is believed to be involved in two processes central to arthritis: the release of enzymes that produce inflammation and the transmission of pain impulses from the joints... Works: When applied topically, capsaicin (a derivative of hot peppers) appears to reduce the amount of a natural chemical known as substance P, which is present in painful joints...