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Osteoarthritis

Over 16 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis involves the deterioration of cartilage that covers the ends of bones. Commonly, osteoarthritis is the result of aging although injury or a defect in protein in the cartilage may also be the cause.
In is rare for a person under the age of 40 to have osteoarthritis and effects women 3 times as much as men.

Nutrient / Supplement Helpful notes
Boron is a trace mineral needed for healthy bones and it also aides in the absorption of other minerals helpful to people with osteoarthritis.
Glucosamine very important for the formation of bones, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage all of which are affected by osteoarthritis. It works well in combination supplement with chondroitin sulfate, hydrolyzed gelatin, and the herb Boswellia.
Magnesium magnesium helps balance calcium which is beneficial to people with arthritis, a good source of magnesium is a quality multi-vitamin & mineral supplement especially one with calcium, zinc, and garlic.
Fatty Acids extremely important for reducing inflammation causes of osteoarthritis and also increasing blood circulation. Fatty acids are found in omega fatty acids from fish oil, flax seed oil, and borage seed oil.
Zinc zinc is required for bone growth and very often people with osteoarthritis are not getting enough of the mineral zinc in their diet.
Multi-vitamin contains vitamin E, vitamin C, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium which all are helpful for osteoarthritis.
Garlic garlic has been shown to inhibit the formation of free radicals which can damage joints thus is a benefit to those with osteoarthritis.


All information presented on this web page is not meant to diagnose, prescribe, or to administer to any
physical ailments. In all matters related to your health please contact a qualified, licensed practitioner.
All Information on this web page & pages linked to it are provided by  GBS International training pack 1995/2002;  
Dr. Mark Crapo nutritional seminars;   The  Herb Encyclopedia  & Sara St.Louis RN, CIC, NP, MPA

 

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