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Doctor Recommended Supplements for Bone and Joint, Osteoporosis and Arthritis *Scroll down below the TABLE for in depth discussion and related Categories.
*For more in depth discussion and related sites scroll below. BONE/JOINT CATEGORY Specific nutrients help support bone structure, increase absorption of bone building minerals, repair tissue, reduce joint swelling and pain, and increase range of motion. Arthritis. Approximately 40 million Americans (1 in 3) have arthritis. USA TODAY reported joint pain by gender with 25.9 million women with arthritis and 16.8 million men. After age 40 half people have the beginnings of osteoarthritis which progresses with age. ‘Some studies indicate there will be 60 million U.S. cases by the year 2020.’ Family Practice News. February 15, 2006.Osteoarthritis is associated with aging and use of the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis affects over 2 million people. If you have rheumatoid arthritis you should be seen by a healthcare professional and you may require prescription medication. RA is inflammatory autoimmune disease in which the body releases antibodies that attack the body’s joints causing swelling and destruction of joints. Antioxidants such as vitamin C, E and Bs may be used to reduce inflammatory damage of free radicals in joints. TARGET FIVE AREAS FOR BONE AND JOINT HEALTH. 1. Weight Management. 2. Exercise. 3. Nutrient Rich Diet and Supplementation. 4. Lifestyle Changes to reduce Physical and Mental Stress in your life. 5. Reduce Exposure to Environmental Toxins that weaken your immune system and deplete nutrients. 1. Weight Management is important in maintaining healthy bones and joints. See Weight Loss/Diet, Obesity Categories. 2. Exercise. Refer to the Exercise/Fitness Category. Stretching, water aerobics and light weight bearing exercise can benefit your bones, joints and muscles. 3. Nutrient Rich Diet and Key Supplements. See Whole Food Diet category. A nutrient rich diet of fresh vegetables, fruits, lean meats, omega fatty acids (especially linoleic acid) is important. Drinking lots of pure water helps hydrate joints and flush toxins and is vitally important to joint health. Refined sugar, caffeine and tobacco should be avoided. Food allergies can cause inflammatory joint pain, swelling in joints and reduced range of motion. An article in Contemporary OB/GYN, Sept 15, 2001 refers to to the Archives of Pediatric Adolescent Medicine. 2000. 154:610-13 which reports a connection between soft drinks and bone loss in adolescent girls. In the Tufts University study where women who drank more cola soft drinks showed a decrease in bone density, the decrease was caused from increased levels of phosphoric acid which interfered with calcium absorption and not by lowered calcium intake. Key supplements may help you manage bones and joints as you age. There are over 17 vitamins and minerals that are essential for bone and joint health. Herbs and plant based nutrients are rich in important vitamins and minerals as well as amino acids, enzymes, essential fatty acids and antioxidants that are good investments in bone and joint health. Glucosamine and chondroitin make up the third most popular dietary supplement combination sold, behind multiple vitamins and calcium/minerals. The data from 1999 study called GAIT (Glucosamine/Chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trail) ‘showed clearly that for patients with severe baseline symptoms, glucosamine/chondroitin performs as well as or even better than celecoxib (Celebrex).’ Holistic Primary Care. Spring 2006. Glucosamine Sulfate is an anti-oxidant that is thought to protect collagen from destruction. A German study released in 1994 (Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. March 1994;2(1):61-9) confirmed "glucosamine sulfate as effective as ibuprofen on symptoms of knee OA. This data confirm glucosamine sulfate as a safe symptomatic Slow Acting Drug for OA (osteoarthritis)." Glucasamine showed less gastrointestinal side effects than NSAID’s (non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). According to Jason Theodosakis, MD, sports medicine specialist, chondroitin and glucosamine work together. Chondroitin increases beneficial hyaluronan and protects from cartilage-degrading enzymes. Holistic Primary Care, Spring 2006; pg 4. Devil’s Claw is another herb that may help reduce arthritis pain. Tumeric, the East Indian herb that gives curry its characteristic yellow appearance, is thought to be an effective joint protecting, anti-inflammatory supplement. Tumeric, ginger, cayenne, and pycogenol from Maritime pine bark reduce joint pain as well. MSM is a sulfur donor that is thought to rebuild cartilage. Horsetail is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and contains silica which helps in use of calcium. Omega Fatty Acids, especially linoleic acid, appears to help cushion the joints. Vitamin D is as important to bone health as calcium. Calcium and magnesium are critical to healthy bones. Low dose hormone replacement may help reduce fractures in menopausal women. Family Practice News. September 15, 2005. Check with your healthcare professional about bio-identical hormone replacement. 4. Reduce Stress. See Stress Support Category. 5. Reduce exposure to Environmental Toxins. Loose Weight~Stretch Those Joints~Drink Water~Supplement Often! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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