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What is Rhematoid arthritis?

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is on of the most common forms of arthritis. RA is a chronic disease that causes inflammation of the joints and surrounding tissue. The late phase of RA is characterized by destruction of cartilage, which leads to deformity. The cause of RA is unknown.

RA is diagnosed through a combination of joint x-rays and blood tests to screen for the presence of specific markers, specifically the anti-CCP (anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody) test.

The rheumatoid factor test is usually positive including the anti-keratin antibody and anti-ANCA (neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody) test. Today, no known conventional, curative treatment exists. Long-term use of traditionally prescribed medications has adverse side effects.

Several studies have shown that patients suffering from RA have a shortened life span. This could very possibly be related to their highly elevated level of oxidative stress. A long list of natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant nutrients have shown to have positive effects on RA patients. Moreover, they have no side effects and are therefore a preferred alternative to conventional medicine. Medical acupuncture has also shown to have a significant effect on finger joint pain.

Which natural ingredients can have an effect on rheumatoid arthritis?

Chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine sulfate, methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), ginger root extract, vitamins B5, C, E and folic acid, carotenoids, magnesium, copper, zinc, selenium and grape seed extract.

What effects do these ingredients have?

  • Reduce pain.
  • Reduce edema.
  • Stimulate the growth of cartilage, unlike NSAIDs, which may inhibit growth.
  • Improve joint mobility.
  • Prevent deformation of joints.
  • Can often inhibit further development of RA.

For the reader with a deeper interest:

How do these ingredients work?

  • Treat and prevent vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
  • Rebuild destroyed cartilage.
  • Reduce risk of oxidative tissue damage.
  • Inhibit the production of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) 1beta.
  • Inhibit the production of interleukin (IL) 1beta.
  • Inhibit the production of leukotriene B4 from stimulating neutrophil granulocytes.
  • Inhibit lipoxygenase synthesis.
  • Inhibit cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) synthesis.
  • Inhibit the synthesis of eukotriene B4 and prostaglandin E2.
  • Stimulate the production of proteoglycans.

The information above is based on more than 25,000 articles published in scientific journals and which are available at MEDLINE, the world’s largest medical database. Below you will find a few of them listed:

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