To alleviate the symptoms of osteoarthritis, patients should minimize any heavy activity. Patients can also do exercise to maintain and improve mobility of joints and hardening regimes.
In addition to lifestyle changes, dietary habits and taking proper supplements is also important for the relief of osteoarthritis disease. Health experts consider Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate as a popular supplement for arthritis. The study proves the ability of Glucosamine in improving symptoms of osteoarthritis and delays the development of osteoarthritis.
Studies show that consumption of 1500 milligrams of Glucosamine a day may reduce symptoms of mild and moderate levels of osteoarthritis. Glucosamine effective for relieving pain and inflammation, increase mobility and assist in the repair and maintain cartilage. This is because the Glucosamine has been shown to stimulate bone formation and repair of cartilage.
Meanwhile, the combination of Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate were found to be more effective as a treatment of osteoarthritis in moderate and serious level, rather than Glucosamine alone or Celecoxib (a medicine non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs)), which provides temporary relief. These findings are from GAIT (Glucosamine / Chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial) conducted in the United States of sponsoring the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Reference from Utusan
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