Boron complex for connective tissue, zinc/quercetin/vitamin D and C to help the immune system. There are other vitamins that supposedly help out connective tissues, should probably look into those also. There is no solid research yet on any method to counter the permanent effects, so the best shot is lots of vitamins to help the immune system recover, and live as healthy as possible. The body is more capable of healing than we give it credit for, but it needs the right environment.