Arthritis
It’s bad enough that you feel your joints creak, scrape and ache from osteoarthritis. If it is the rheumatoid form of the disease, the swelling and burning can really tire you out mentally and physically too. Then, you learn that the prescription medicines you are taking could deplete vital nutrients from your body, making you susceptible to further health problems! What can you do?
For one, you can look at various nutritional and herbal supplements that can help you reduce your pain and need for medication. Of course, you need to work with your doctor for this, but you should know about the options you have. Begin by looking at what vital nutrients you might be losing due to your medications and how you can put them back.
Often seen by most of us as being “relatively harmless,” this category includes everything from the simple Aspirin to the more sophisticated Cox-2 inhibitors. Cox-2 inhibitors, touted as the new “safe” kid on the block, are now known to increase cardiac risk. In her book, Supplement your Prescription, Hyla Cass, M.D., says, “We know now that the newer Cox-2 inhibitors are all likely to increase cardiovascular risk.” Further, NSAIDs can deplete folic acid, vitamin C, iron, potassium and sodium from the body. This depletion could lead to a range of symptoms, namely:
Supplements that you’ll need for restoring the lost nutrients:
They work by suppressing the immune system. Many people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (a condition in which the body attacks its own joints) are prescribed corticosteroids. But, the relief is temporary and there are serious side effects. So, even doctors use them with care. Corticosteroids can deplete calcium, folic acid, magnesium, potassium, selenium, vitamin C, vitamin D, and zinc.
When you lose these nutrients, you could face any number of the following symptoms:
Supplements that you’ll need for restoring the lost nutrients:
They work by interrupting the pain signal but do not remove the underlying inflammation. They have many side effects as well. The nutrients they deplete include the body’s master antioxidant – glutathione – and vitamin B9, also known as folic acid.
Supplements that you’ll need for restoring the lost nutrients:
Please note that while you may choose to supplement the various vitamins, minerals and other elements individually, a good quality multi-vitamin may already include these.
But, don’t just grab the first multi-vitamin that catches your eye online/at the store. Look for a high-quality product with the least amount of fillers and additives that comes at a good price. The old saying “The most expensive supplement is the one that does you no good” holds true even today.
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