Arthritis cannot be defined simply as the disease in the elderly, although its incidence increase with age, but the arthritis can affect women at any age, including childhood. In fact, nearly60% people, in 65when he was suffering from arthritis.
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says, arthritis is caused by disability is one of the diseases, it has affected43000000 people, it is expected that by 2020, this number will rise to 60000000.
Fortunately, suffering from arthritis does not necessarily mean that you can't participate in any sport, you can try yoga, it is to Ease Arthritis Pain training method.
A good eating habits can also cope with arthritis, like salmon, eggs, walnuts are suitable for arthritis patients with food. There are some nutrients, in combination with prescription drugs can cure arthritis. For example, daily vitamin E100 -400 IU; vitamin D400 IU;200 mg vitamin C;15 mg zn.
Studies have shown, vitamin E versus placebo, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( such as aspirin ) compared to ease the pain of arthritis, the effect is better. This study also shows that, the content of vitamin D in patients with lower, osteoarthritis of the deterioration rate is 3 times of the ordinary person, so every vitamin and mineral supplement is a good choice.
Boston University School of Medicine researchers studied the eating habits of patients with knee osteoarthritis. They found, vitamin C intake per day less than 120 mg in patients with intake of more than 200 mg compared with patients, disease progression were three times more likely to.
In addition, vitamin E, vitamin B6 and zinc and other nutrients can help your body better resistance to infection and chronic disease. If your diet lacks these nutrients, you can add the appropriate2 mg of vitamin B6and 15 mg of zinc.
Of course, if you are taking blood thinners or aspirin, should consult a doctor later, again according to the prescribed vitamin E. If you are taking statins, daily doses of vitamin C can not be more than 1000mg of vitamin E, not more than 800IU, because they can significantly reduce the effects of cholesterol-lowering drugs. If you are taking daily doses of niacin, vitamin C can not be more than 1000mg of vitamin E, not more than 800IU, as they will reduce the hypolipidemic effect of nicotinic acid.