Aliquot #144: How to Slow Joint Degeneration
Aliquot #144: How to Slow Joint Degeneration
Joint degeneration is often blamed on aging, but most decline is driven by two modifiable forces: mechanical load and chronic inflammation. Together, they shape how cartilage, tendons, and bone adapt over time, influencing pain, mobility, and long-term independence. Osteoarthritis isn't inevitable, and even after symptoms begin, progression can often be slowed. In this Aliquot, I'm joined by Drs. Martin Gibala, Luc van Loon, and Brad Schoenfeld to break down how to manage load, train in joint-friendly ways, reduce inflammation, and separate supplements supported by evidence from those that remain uncertain.
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Joint degeneration is often blamed on aging, but most decline is driven by two modifiable forces: mechanical load and chronic inflammation. Together, they shape how cartilage, tendons, and bone adapt over time, influencing pain, mobility, and long-term independence. Osteoarthritis isn't inevitable, and even after symptoms begin, progression can often be slowed. In this Aliquot, I'm joined by Drs. Martin Gibala, Luc van Loon, and Brad Schoenfeld to break down how to manage load, train in joint-friendly ways, reduce inflammation, and separate supplements supported by evidence from those that remain uncertain.
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Introduction
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Why modest weight loss has outsized effects
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Are you wearing out your joints with exercise?
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Which exercise most improves knee osteoarthritis pain?
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Can you do HIIT with osteoarthritis?
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Can diet slow joint degeneration?
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Vitamin K deficiency and faster joint degeneration
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Glucosamine and omega-3 synergy for joint pain
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Can curcumin rival NSAIDs for joint pain?
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How strong is the evidence for BPC-157?
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Does hydrolyzed collagen reach cartilage?
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How does recovery influence joint resilience?
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