Following This Arthritis Diet May
Help Improve Your Condition
Arthritis is the inflammation of one
or more joints. It is characterized
by pain and stiffness, swelling, deformity,
and/or a diminished range of motion.
A healthy arthritis diet
can make the condition lessen in severity,
or in some cases disappear all together.
There are many different types of arthritis.
Here we primarily focus on the most
comon forms: osteo arthritis
and rheumatoid arthritis.
Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative
joint disease, involves deterioration
of the cartilage protecting the ends
of the bones. Rheumatoid arthritis,
a type of inflammatory arthritis, is
an autoimmune disorder. An overactive
immune system can be just as harmful
as a weak one. In this case the body's
immune system improperly identifies
the synovial membrane as foreign. An
good arthritis diet may help in both
of these cases.
Arthritis can be reversible and, in
some cases, curable with proper
diet and lifestyle changes.
These simple changes can not only relieve
the inflammation and pain but stop degeneration
and rejuvenate the affected joints.
Most of the supplements in the arthritis
diet listed below can be found in multinutrient
complexes.
All
nutrition plans should be approved by
a doctor or certified nutritionist first!
Supplement |
Suggested
Dosage |
Notes |
| Bromelain |
As directed on label. |
An enzyme that helps to stimulate
production of prostaglandins. Reduces
inflammation when taken between
meals. |
| Chondroitin Sulfate |
As directed. |
Nutritional suport for strengthening
joints, ligaments and tendons. |
| Essential Fatty Acids |
As directed. |
Increases production and activity
of anti-inflammatory prostaglandins
- very important for an arthritis
diet. |
| Glucosamine Sulfate |
As directed. |
Important for the formation of
bones, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage.
Needed for a good arthritis diet
plan. |
| Methylsulfonyl-methane |
As directed. |
Sulfur compound needed for reducing
inflammation and for joint and tissue
repair. |
| Sea cucumber |
As directed. |
Rcih source of specific lubricating
compounds found in connective tissues.
Add this to your arthritis diet
plan to help repair these tissues. |
| Silica |
As directed |
Silicon is important for formation
of apatite crystal, the primary
material in bone. |
| Superoxide Dismutase |
As directed. |
An antioxidant that protects fluid
in the joints from destruction.
Any good arthritis diet has this
as a part of it. |
| Vitamin
E |
As directed. |
Increases joint mobility and protects
it from being destroyed. |
Summary