claims that a powder, herb, juice, or supplement can “rebuild cartilage” or cure arthritis.
If you take prescription medication, discuss supplements with a doctor or pharmacist because interactions can occur.
## The Bottom Line
The seven signs worth paying attention to are:
1. **Persistent joint pain**
2. **Swelling, warmth, or tenderness**
3. **Prolonged morning stiffness**
4. **Grinding or cracking accompanied by pain**
5. **Reduced range of motion**
6. **Pain that seems to travel or appear elsewhere**
7. **Unexplained fatigue alongside joint symptoms**
These symptoms do not automatically mean arthritis, but persistent
