| An effective and a healthy osteoarthritis diet can go a | | | | around 1000 mg. Most people are not consuming |
| long way in overcoming arthritis pains and aches | | | | enough fish to achieve this omega-3 supplementation |
| naturally. Find out the expert facts on what you should | | | | per day. |
| include in your diet for effective natural treatment of | | | | For osteoarthritis, the recommended omega-3 intake is |
| osteoarthritis. | | | | around 3000 mg. It is nearly impossible to achieve this |
| Do you know that even being slightly overweight, for | | | | daily intake of Omega 3s without supplementation. |
| example an increase of 10 pounds in your weight - | | | | 4) Health experts are of the view that an imbalance in |
| enhances the load on your joints dramatically. And the | | | | the consumption of omega-3 versus Omega 6 is one |
| joints that are highly vulnerable are the hips, knees and | | | | of the leading causes of the occurrence of |
| ankles. | | | | osteoarthritis. Omega 6 fatty acid compounds cause |
| So, what would comprise a healthy osteoarthritis diet? | | | | inflammation, while Omega 3 fatty acids help to inhibit |
| Here are 5 important facts to help you decide the best | | | | inflammation naturally. |
| diet for overcoming arthritis pains and aches naturally - | | | | Inflammation is the prime cause of pain in osteoarthritis |
| 1) A lot of people go for a "low carb" diet to reduce | | | | patients. |
| weight. But there is a caveat attached to it. Taking a | | | | 5) Besides omega-3 fatty acids, osteoarthritis patients |
| low-carb diet for long periods of time poses the risk of | | | | also require calcium, magnesium and vitamins C and D |
| nutritional deficiency. This deficiency can affect the | | | | as a part of a healthy osteoarthritis diet. Vitamin C |
| health of our bones, cartilage and joints. | | | | helps in the formation of cartilage, while calcium, |
| Thus, it can be said that a "low-carb" diet cannot be | | | | magnesium and vitamin D give healthy bones as well |
| classified as an appropriate osteoarthritis diet. | | | | as prevent osteoporosis from occurring. It is a scientific |
| 2) Although injury and heredity are some of the | | | | fact that osteoporosis enhances the risk of the |
| causes behind the occurrence of osteoarthritis, nutrition | | | | occurrence of osteoarthritis. |
| also plays a very important role in joint health. Our | | | | Nutritional supplements like chondroitin and glucosamine |
| body requires a good amount of nutrients to rebuild its | | | | are also very helpful as a part of a healthy |
| cartilage. A good osteoarthritis diet should be made up | | | | osteoarthritis diet. The extract of green lipped mussel |
| of essential nutrients that help to rebuild cartilage. | | | | found in New Zealand is also highly effective in |
| 3) The diet pattern of American people has also | | | | improving joint flexibility, reducing pain and morning |
| changed drastically over the years. The proportion of | | | | stiffness in osteoarthritis patients. |
| Omega 6 and omega-3 fatty acids has changed | | | | A good osteoarthritis diet should include fish |
| pretty significantly. | | | | consumption at least 3 to 5 times per week. It should |
| While there are many good food sources of Omega | | | | also include a good amount of fruits, whole grains, |
| 6, Omega 3 diets include mainly fish. The | | | | vegetables and low-fat dairy products. |
| recommended omega-3 consumption per day is | | | | |