Arthritis, also known as osteoarthritis, is the universal consequence for aging. It is a common disease from wear and tear of joints that develops when the lining or cartilage in joints begins to degenerate. Osteoarthritis disrupts the smooth gliding motion of joints and can occur in many joints at one time. Pain, swelling, and deformity are the main symptoms of osteoarthritis, which normally occurs in the hips, knees, fingers, spine, and other joints of the body. Osteoarthritis is worsened by exercise and can be relieved by rest. As the disease progresses, joint motion is lost.
Chondroitin sulfate, glucosamin sulfate, and SAMe are nutritional supplements proven through various trials to aid in relieving and fighting osteoarthritis. Chondroitin sulfate is a component of the lining of joints and may help restore joint function, lessen pain, increase joint mobility, and heal joints. Glucosamin sulfate is a building block essential for repair of joint cartilage. SAMe (S-adenosyl methionine) works as an anti-inflamatory, pain relieving, and tissue healing property that could insure health of joints. SAMe has been proven through double-blind trials to work better than ibuprofen and naproxen at reducing pain, stiffness, and swelling caused by osteoarthritis.
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