By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 5, 2026 · 8 min read Watch the Full Video Turmeric and curcumin have been used in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine for hundreds of years. Only recently has Western medicine begun to explore the surprisingly wide range of beneficial properties attributed to curcumin, including its ability to reduce pain and inflammation. But does the evidence support these claims? In this article, we review the results of several re

By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 5, 2026 · 7 min read Watch the Full Video Collagen supplements are marketed aggressively for joint pain, stiffness, and even slowing the progression of arthritis. Walk into any supplement aisle and you will find dozens of products claiming to rebuild cartilage and reverse joint damage. But what does the clinical evidence actually show? Collagen is a structural protein found naturally throughout the body and is a key building block of

By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 5, 2025 · 7 min read Watch the Full Video Collagen supplements are widely marketed for reducing joint pain, improving stiffness, and slowing the progression of arthritis. Collagen is a naturally occurring protein and a major structural component of cartilage — the tissue that cushions and protects our joints. Osteoarthritis is fundamentally a disease of cartilage loss, so the idea behind collagen supplementation is straightforward:

By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 4, 2026 · 8 min read Watch the Full Video Arthritis affects millions of people worldwide, and many patients are looking for natural approaches to manage their pain, stiffness, and loss of function. While there is no shortage of supplements marketed for joint health, the quality of evidence behind most of them is surprisingly thin. In my practice as a sports medicine physician , three supplements consistently rise to the top when I re

By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 4, 2026 · 12 min read Watch the Full Video Meniscus tears are among the most common knee injuries, affecting athletes and older adults alike. They can cause significant pain and disability in some people, yet in others they produce no symptoms at all. This disconnect is one of the main reasons there is so much confusion surrounding meniscus tear treatment — patients often receive conflicting advice from different providers. In this a

Written by Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD — Board-Certified Sports Medicine Physician Published: March 3, 2026 | Last Updated: March 3, 2026 If you are dealing with joint pain or arthritis, chances are you have tried at least one supplement that promised relief. The supplement market is filled with options, but not all of them deliver on their claims. Some have strong clinical evidence behind them, while others fall short when put to the test in rigorous studies. In my practice as a s