Do you know?
* By 2020, one out of five people over the age of 15 in Australia and New Zealand is expected to cause arthritis cases.
* About 1.6 million (5.5%) Australians were affected by osteoarthritis from 2004 to 2005.
* 42% of hospital costs in New Zealand are related to osteoarthritis complaints
Osteoarthritis has two types: primary osteoarthritis is due to aging, secondary osteoarthritis factors include genetics, obesity and sports injuries
What are the symptoms of osteoarthritis?
Symptoms include pain, inflammation, back pain, etc., restrict exercise, even affect daily life. These symptoms occur when smooth covering of cartilage, joint bone begins to break with the passage of time and bones touch each other.
Long-term maintenance is important to protect joint health. Glucosamine has been found to be highly concentrated in cartilage and other connective tissues. Cells that produce cartilage in our bodies can obtain it by synthesizing glucosamine itself or by circulating the executed glucosamine (supplement). As we get older, the body's ability to produce glucosamine decreases. Supplementing glucosamine sulphate can aid repair and reconstruction of wear or damaged cartilage associated with osteoarthritis.
It is clinically proven to be effective as a prescription medicine for alleviating symptoms of mild to moderate osteoarthritis. However, unlike drugs that simply manage symptoms, glucosamine helps to slow down the progression of the disease. In addition, certain prescription drugs have serious side effects.
In addition, selenium and manganese are essential minerals of the joint. Because the amount of selenium naturally present in the soil decreases, supplementing meals is important. Selenium acts as a powerful antioxidant, manganese is good for bone health and acts as a cofactor in several metabolic and enzymatic reactions.
Losing weight, proper diet, exercise and stretching is also an important factor in maintaining healthy joints and avoiding painful osteoarthritis.
