arthritis
Vitamin C for Arthritis Relief
Osteoarthritis is extremely painful because the cartilage is breaking down, which is actually a soft cushion or padding for the joints. Osteoarthritis is one of the most widespread health problems today. This most common most common form of arthritis usually affects the joints the hips, ankles, and knees since theses are weight-bearing joints.
Currently, an estimated 46 million Americans reported that their doctor told them they had arthritis. As our nation’s population ages, the prevalence is expected to increase. The bad news is that approximately 85% of adults by the age of 85 will have osteoarthritis.
However, the good news is that there is more and more research being done and they are finding that if one is proactive, it may be possible to prevent the onset of osteoarthritis. This is contrary to previous thinking among the medical profession that osteoarthritis is inevitable as people age.
The three main preventative measures that one can do are:
1) Keeping your weight down, 2) Exercising regularly, and 3) Diet.
You are what you eat!
More and more research is showing that nutrition plays an essential role in osteoarthritis. Vitamin C, in particular has been proven to be a vital powerful antioxidant, and one that may protect the joints. Free radicals or unstable molecules cause joint inflammation. Vitamin C stabilizes these free radicals and lessons their damage on the joints.
Studies are also showing that vitamin C helps prevent bone loss and cartilage insufficiency that comes with aging. Vitamin C actually helps to keep your cartilage young by repairing joint cartilage. According to the Boston University School of Medicine, Vitamin C may generate collagen, enhancing the body's ability to repair damage to cartilage.
Vitamin C May Fight Rheumatoid Arthritis - WebMD Health News
June 9, 2004 -- Getting plenty of vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables in your diet may help prevent rheumatoid arthritis.
"A new study shows people who ate the least amount of fruits and vegetables were twice as likely to develop inflammation in the joints characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis compared with those who ate the most, and researchers say the antioxidant vitamin C seems to be largely responsible for the protective effect. Not Getting Enough Vitamin C From Fruit and Vegetables Raises Risks of inflammation in the joints."
When these same scientists at the Boston University School of Medicine studied the dietary habits of patients with osteoarthritis in the knees, it was found that people who had less than 120 milligrams of Vitamin C a day were three times more likely to have their disease worsen. On the other hand, people who had more than 200 milligrams of Vitamin C a day ( equal to a few oranges)showed marked improvement.
Vitamin C - Some doctors recommend even more, as much as 1200 milligrams Vitamin C a day. They say that this amount should be spread out throughout the day and be taken in both food and supplements. Foods rich in Vitamin c are: fruits and vegetables, such as strawberries, oranges, cantaloupe, peppers, broccoli, and cranberry juice.
Dr. Campanelli, a holistic practitioner, recommends black cherry juice and tells her patients to drink 2 glasses, 2x's daily (4 ounces juice to 4 ounces water).
There is a book written about this: An application of Transdermal magnesium oil from www.subtleenergytherapy.org might be worth trying. It is working miracles for some people. It is believed that after air, food and water -- the body need magnesium in a natural form that can be applied to the skin such as this natural magnesium oil from the Dead Sea.
Others warn not to overdo Vitamin C. Some research suggests that more than 2,500 milligrams a day may increase the threat of osteoarthritis. Moderation is needed.
Updated July 2008 by TM - http://www.aarthritis.com/
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