| Arthritis is a condition characterized by the | | | | Omega 3 fatty acid has been shown to reduce |
| inflammation of the joints in the body. This is usually | | | | inflammation in the body. This inflammation is what |
| caused by trauma of some kind to the joint, such as | | | | causes the painful swelling and loss of mobility |
| an infection or plain old age. | | | | associated with arthritis. Most doctors prescribe |
| There are over 100 types of arthritis but the most | | | | NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as |
| common form is osteoarthritis which is a degenerative | | | | aspirin. |
| joint disease found in mostly older members of the | | | | However, these drugs often have unpleasant side |
| population. Other types of arthritis include rheumatoid, | | | | effects and can cause severe gastrointestinal |
| psoriatic, and septic arthritis. | | | | problems. Since omega-3 fatty acids are derived from |
| Arthritis is painful and can limit mobility. There is no cure | | | | natural sources, the incidence of side effects is |
| for arthritis and patients are left with treating the | | | | extremely low. In fact, you would have to ingest a lot |
| symptoms. Besides using various pain medications, | | | | of omega 3 fatty acid before adverse side effects |
| arthritis may be alleviated through the use of omega 3 | | | | kicked in. |
| fish oil. | | | | You can get omega 3 fatty acids from a variety of |
| Omega 3 fatty acids are a type of fat that the body | | | | food sources such as wild salmon, flax seed, and |
| needs for overall good health. It is made up of | | | | fortified eggs. However, if you follow the typical |
| alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), | | | | American diet then your diet is sorely lacking in a lot of |
| and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). | | | | the food that would provide you with an adequate |
| They are classified as essential nutrients because the | | | | supply of this essential nutrients. |
| body is unable to manufacture them and must be | | | | Another way to get omega 3 fatty acid in your diet is |
| obtained through food, like seafood. The benefits of | | | | to take a supplement. Omega 3 supplements are |
| omega 3 fatty acids have been studied since the | | | | made from either fish oil or flax seed oil. The benefit of |
| 1970s and have been found to improve conditions | | | | taking a supplement is that you get the perfect amount |
| such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. | | | | of daily omega 3 that you need in one pill. Managing |
| Recently, it has also been found to help reduce or | | | | your arthritis pain can't get any easier. |
| eliminate arthritis symptoms. | | | | |