Arthritis and Nutrition

Arthritis is a term that covers more than 100 medical conditions and is a form of joint disorder in which one or more of the joints suffer from inflammation. Out of these 100 different forms of arthritis, the most common one is osteoarthritis which is classified as a generative joint disease. 

By generative joint disease, we are talking about a  progressive and permanent long term deterioration of the cartilage surrounding the joints. Arthritis also includes rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and many other forms of arthritis.

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The most common symptom by individuals who suffer from arthritis is joint pain. Why does this pain occur? The pain comes from inflammation around the joint. However, the pain can also come when the joint is damaged and from the wear and tear of the join that happens day to day. In addition, other symptoms include malaise, weight loss, tenderness, muscle aches and pains. 

Today, arthritis affects millions of people in the world. Just in the United States, for instance, arthritis affects more than 20 million individuals severely. In fact, arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the United States. Individuals with arthritis find themselves with limitations in their daily functioning.  

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How is arthritis, in a general case, treated? The treatment for arthritis depends on several factors, but more often than not, it depends on the type of arthritis. Some treatment options include physical therapy, lifestyle changes, orthopedic bracing, medications. 

In addition, changes to nutrition are an important part of the treatment of diabetes. For instance, for osteoarthritis, it is important to take plenty of omega 3 fats. For rheumatoid arthritis, it is also important to have optimal levels of vitamin D and to add high quality krill oil for omega 3-fats. It is also important to eliminate sugars, most grains, processed foods.