Yes, frequent squatting can accelerate the wear and tear of the knees as the bodyweight is multiplied 5 times over the knees [1]. That is why, in Asia, many people have knee problems as compared to the West. And if there is a family history of knee arthritis and knee injuries, the risk of getting knee arthritis is higher.
However, this can be prevented with good supplements for the cartilage and joints such as:
- collagen,
- glucosamine,
- chondroitin and
- hyaluronic acid.
References:
1. D’Lima DD, Fregly BJ, Patil S, Steklov N, Colwell CW. Knee joint forces: prediction, measurement, and significance. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine. 2012;226(2):95-102. doi:10.1177/0954411911433372
