| Did you think fish oils were only good for a healthy | | | | benefit in managing arthritis. |
| heart? Think again. There is sufficient evidence | | | | Traditional treatments for arthritis involve |
| suggesting that it can also help in managing certain | | | | anti-inflammatory drugs like Celebrex, which are |
| kinds of pain and discomfort from arthritis, such as | | | | notorious for their unwanted side effects (kidney failure |
| rheumatoid arthritis. But is there really a connection | | | | and coronary heart disease, for example). Similarly, |
| between arthritis and fish oil? Let us find out. | | | | fatty acids contain a potent anti-inflammatory chemical |
| Arthritis, more specifically rheumatoid arthritis, is an | | | | which can significantly reduce pain and discomfort |
| autoimmune condition wherein the membrane that | | | | caused by rheumatoid arthritis. The anti-inflammatory |
| lubricates and protects the joints become inflamed, | | | | effect of it work differently because they stop pain |
| leading to pains and discomfort. The most common | | | | due to inflammation the natural way, hence, no |
| form of this condition is called osteoarthritis where a | | | | unwanted side effects. |
| sufferer has to live with nagging pain, swelling, | | | | Aside from relief from arthritis symptoms, fish oil |
| inflammation and difficulty in moving. The problem with | | | | supplements also bring you a wider range of health |
| this condition is that there is no known cure - and it | | | | benefits. It help promote healthier joints by "oiling" them |
| leads to slow deterioration of the affected parts. | | | | and prevent cartilage and tissue deterioration. |
| Arthritis is caused by a variety of factors including | | | | Research also suggests that omega 3 fatty acids can |
| nutritional deficiencies or excesses, poor diet and other | | | | stop and reverse the effects of enzymes that bring |
| factors like pollution or lack of exercise. Improving the | | | | damage to the cartilage in osteoarthritis sufferers.. |
| diet by lessening the intake of processed foods and | | | | Just how much omega 3 do you need for effective |
| eating more fresh fruits and vegetables can help | | | | relief from symptoms of arthritis? Research suggest |
| increase your body's immunity and level of antioxidants, | | | | that intake of at least 2.7 grams of omega 3 (DHA |
| which can significantly help combat arthritis and other | | | | and/or EPA) per day can reduce joint inflammation |
| conditions. | | | | and pain associated with arthritis. Make sure your fish |
| Taking supplements such as fish oils has also been | | | | oil supplement will provide you with a potent dose that |
| beneficial for arthritis sufferers. But what is the | | | | can bring about results. |
| connection between the two? Fish oils are rich in | | | | Arthritis is a seriously debilitating disease, but thanks to |
| Omega 3. These Omega 3 fatty acids are actually | | | | the discovered connection between the two, relief |
| polyunsaturated fats - considered as "good fats." | | | | from those pains are within reach. Omega 3 fish oils |
| Polyunsaturated fats like DHA and EPA are | | | | can help manage arthritis without the dangers of side |
| responsible for the wide range of benefits, including its | | | | effects traditional medications are reported to bring. |