Over 16 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis,
which involves the deterioration of cartilage that covers the ends of bones.
Osteoarthritis is commonly the result of aging, although injury or a defect in protein in the
cartilage may also be the cause. It is rare for a person under the age of 40 to have
osteoarthritis, which affects women three times as often as men.
| Nutrient /
Supplement |
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Helpful
Notes |
| Boron |
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A trace mineral needed for healthy bones, it also aides
in the absorption of other minerals helpful to people with osteoarthritis. |
| Glucosamine |
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Very important for the formation of bones, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage, all of
which are affected by . It works well in combination
supplement with chondroitin sulfate, hydrolyzed gelatin, and the herb boswellia. |
| Magnesium |
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Magnesium helps balance calcium, which is beneficial to people with
osteoarthritis. A good
source of magnesium is a quality multi-vitamin
and mineral supplement, especially one with calcium, zinc, and garlic. |
| Fatty Acids |
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Extremely important for reducing the casues of inflammation
in 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 |
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Zinc is a mineral required for bone growth; very often people with osteoarthritis are not
getting enough zinc in their diet. |
| Multi-vitamin |
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Contains vitamin E, vitamin C, zinc, copper, manganese
and selenium, which
all are helpful for osteoarthritis. |
| Garlic |
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Garlic has been shown to inhibit the formation of free radicals which can
damage joints, a benefit to those with osteoarthritis. |
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