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Do you find yourself wondering if your arthritis can be alleviated by eating the right foods? Are some foods actually working against you? If so what could these foods be? These are questions that many arthritis suffers are asking.

In order to answer these questions, let us briefly look into what arthritis really is? It is in fact a painful condition of the joints. However it is a collective name for at least 100 diseases and ailments of the joints. Some of these diseases are systemic, in that they affect your whole system, others just affect certain joins but all of them can progress and become quite debilitating if they are not treated and are allowed to progress unchecked.

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Changing your diet is not hard and for some forms of arthritis can be quite beneficial. For other forms of arthritis foods may not make that much difference. Let us take a deeper look into this and separate the facts from the fiction.

In general arthritis sufferers are advised to maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight will certainly put a considerable strain on your joints especially your knees. In fact research has shown that for every pound you lose at least 5 pounds will be reduced from your knee joints. A healthy diet is recommended for general good health with less carbohydrates and fats and not drinking soda and acidic foods. The better your health the less problems you will have and although arthritis may still be present you will find that you can keep the symptoms in better control.

Nutritional supplements: Research has shown that nutritional supplements can help certain forms of arthritis; for example vitamins, minerals and omega-3 fatty acids. These supplements will help to prevent certain types of arthritis and will also help to relieve symptoms.

Glucosamine has long been recommended for arthritis suffers, especially those with osteoarthritis. This substance is made naturally by the body. Although it is found in many tissues of the body it is the main ingredient of glycosaminoglycans that make up the fluid that is in between the joints and the cartilage. When this fluid dries up osteoarthritis will develop. If the body does not make enough glycosamine it can also trigger osteoarthritis. It is not found in foods but can be taken as an oral supplement.

Arthritis can be treated by a number of foods. Relief can be found when you eat foods containing antioxidants, vitamin C and E. You can drink a glass of pure orange juice daily to lower the risk of developing some inflammatory forms of arthritis this is because oranges have carotenoids beta-cryptoxanthin (a form of vitamin A) and zeaxanthin. Vitamin a is very good for bones and skin, plus it will help the immune system. Other fruits and vegetables that contain this vitamin are; yellow apples, apricots, cantaloupes, grapefruit, lemons, mangos, oranges, peaches, pineapples, carrots, sweet corn, and sweet potatoes.

On the other hand some goods could trigger arthritis flares and allergens. Examples of these are; tomatoes, peppers, dairy products, caffeine, sugar additives and preservatives, chocolate, red meat and salt. However it is wise to see for yourself as there are many different types of arthritis.

Dietary supplements include; ginger (found to alleviate knee symptoms) and Omega 3 which you can finds in fish oil and now you can find this in some brands of eggs. Vitamins B12 and B9 need to be taken in fairly large quantities to be effective. Vitamin D3 is often recommended to arthritis sufferers. Osteoarthritis patients are recommended to eat to increase their saturated fat intake and those people who have rheumatoid arthritis are encouraged to eat a diet high in protein and calcium and keep an eye on their weight. No food will actually totally alleviate pain symptoms but eating these foods may help to lesson the symptoms of arthritis.

Does it Make a Difference What Foods You Eat When You Have Arthritis?

Cathy Q is a professional writer and the author of several articles on health and wellness

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