Some guidelines that can help keep your joints limber and pain free.
B VITAMINS
One small study showed that arthritis patients improved when they took 6.4 milligrams of folic acid per day and 20 micrograms of Vitamin B12 per day. Niacin (vitamin B3) may also provide some relief.
VITAMIN C and D
These has been shown to help osteoarthritis. Vitamin C is essential to the body for making collagen, an important component of joints. 1000 milligrams of C per day is probably enough; try 500 IU of Vitamin D.
VITAMIN E
This vitamin may help relieve some pain of arthritis. Typical dosage 400 to 600 IU daily.
BORON
The Rheumatoid Disease Foundation recommended 3 milligrams of boron per day. Doctors don’t know how ot works, but where people ingest 1 milligram or less boron per day, the rate of arthritis is higher.
CALCIUM
This element is an important component of bone. It has been shown to decrease the amount of bone loss that occurs from long-term steroid use. Typical dosage 1,000 milligrams per day.
GLUCOSAMINE SULFATE
This compound makes up the main component of cartilage in joints. It has received much attention, and many people claim that it works wonders. Although it also has its skeptics, many well designed, short term studies have shown that glucosamine can decrease arthritis patient’s symptoms. Glucosamine is not a pain reliever, however, and it takes four to eight weeks before you feel results. Typical dosage 500 to 1500 milligrams daily. Caution : Glucosamine can cause mild digestive problems and should not be used by people with heart disease or diabetes.
