BEST SUPPLEMENTS for arthritis: Arthritis is a long-term condition with no cure, but pain and symptoms associated with the problem can be remedied with certain with certain foods and supplements. Here are four natural supplements that can help alleviate joint pain and inflammation.
More than 10 million people in the UK have arthritis. The most common type is osteoarthritis, followed by rheumatoid arthritis. Both types of the condition cause pain, stiffness and inflammation of the joints, which can be debilitating to live with. While there is no cure for arthritis, symptoms of the condition can be relieved by eating foods and taking supplements containing anti-inflammatory properties. The following four supplements, recommended by the Arthritis Foundation, are natural products which have been shown in studies to improve certain symptoms of arthritis:
Ginger
According to the Arthritis Foundation, ginger has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties similar to ibuprofen and COX-2 inhibitors.
In a 2012 study, a specialised ginger extract reduced inflammatory reactions in rheumatoid arthritis as effectively as steroids did.
Earlier studies showed taking a certain extract four times daily reduced osteoarthritis pain in the knee after three months of treatment, and another taken twice daily worked about as well as ibuprofen taken three times daily for hip and knee osteoarthritis pain.
Fish oil
The omega-3 found in fish oil blocks certain inflammatory compounds and is converted by the body into powerful anti-inflammatory chemicals, called resolvins.
A 2010 meta-analysis found fish oil significantly decreased joint tenderness and stiffness in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and reduced or eliminated NSAID use.
Turmeric
Turmeric contains a chemical called curcumin, which can reduce pain and swelling by blocking inflammatory cytokines and enzymes.
A clinical trial using a turmeric supplement in 2010 showed long-term improvement in pain and function in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee,
A small study in 2012 using a curcumin product also showed more reduced joint pain and swelling in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis, when compared to diclofenac sodium.
Avocado-soybean unsaponifiables
ASU is a natural vegetable extract made from one-third avocado oil and two-thirds soybean oil.
ASU blocks pro-inflammatory chemicals, prevents deterioration of the synovial cells which line joints, and may help regenerate normal connective tissue.
A large three-year study published in 2013 showed ASU “significantly” reduced progression of hip osteoarthritis compared with placebo.
A 2008 meta-analysis found ASU improved symptoms of hip and knee osteoarthritis and either reduced or eliminated the need for use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
“Talk to your doctor before taking a supplement so you understand the potential side effects and interactions with your medication,” said the Arthritis Foundation.
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1111288/best-supplements-arthritis-supplement-rheumatoid-pain-symptoms-joint
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