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Joint Health After 40: Glucosamine, Collagen, and What Actually Protects Cartilage

The evidence-based guide to keeping your joints functional for decades — not years.

5 Lessons ~2 hours Free Forever

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What You'll Master

By the end of this course, you'll have a clear, evidence-backed joint maintenance protocol — not marketing hype.

Which supplements actually protect cartilage (and which are expensive placebos)

How collagen types differ and why Type II matters more than Type I for joints

The movement patterns that load joints safely vs. the ones that accelerate breakdown

When glucosamine works, when it doesn't, and the dose the research actually supports

Course Modules

A structured path from anatomy to action.

Progress: Module 1 of 5

How Joints Actually Work After 40

22 min

Cartilage structure: why it has no blood supply and why that matters
Synovial fluid: your joint's natural lubricant and how aging depletes it
The 3 joint types most affected after 40 (knees, hips, shoulders)

Glucosamine: The Evidence You Haven't Seen

28 min

Why the GAIT trial (NIH, $12M study) showed mixed results — and what that actually means
Glucosamine sulfate vs. HCl: only one form has clinical support
The 1500mg/day dose: why consistency for 8+ weeks matters more than amount

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Collagen: Types, Timing, and What the Studies Show

26 min

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Type I, II, III, and V: which collagen types target joint cartilage specifically
Hydrolyzed collagen vs. undenatured Type II (UC-II): different mechanisms, different evidence
The 10g/day dose and why taking it 60 min before exercise may improve absorption

Movement That Protects (and Destroys) Cartilage

24 min

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Why "rest your joints" is terrible advice — cartilage needs load to stay healthy
The 3 movement patterns every man over 40 should do weekly
Running, squats, and stairs: which actually wear joints down and which build them up

Your Joint Maintenance Protocol

20 min

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The daily supplement stack: glucosamine + collagen + omega-3 (with exact dosing)
A weekly movement template: 3 sessions, 20 min each, zero equipment
When to see a doctor: the 3 warning signs that mean you need imaging

Your Instructor

Lauren Mitchell, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy · 12 years treating degenerative joint conditions in men 40+

Lauren has spent her career helping active men maintain joint function without surgery. She's reviewed over 200 clinical trials on joint supplements and movement protocols. This course distills that evidence into a plan you can start today.

Joint Health After 40: Glucosamine, Collagen, and What Actually Protects Cartilage

What You'll Master

Course Modules

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