Fish Oil: Omega 3 Fish Oil and Arthritis

If you have arthritis, I have good news for you: Omega 3 fish oil can help. Over 46 million Americans suffer with some from of arthritis from Osteoarthritis to Rheumatoid Arthritis to Gout. Fibromyalgia and Lupus are also in this list.

Arthritis is known as the leading cause of disability in the U.S. today with one out of 5 adults suffering from it. The numbers jump with those over the age of 65 with up to 50 percent being affected by it. For many, symptoms can include a loss of mobility and joint pain.

Arthritis can be dealt without such medicines as NSAIDS, cortisones, and other medicines. It can be managed with a proper diet rich in omega 3 oil such as salmon and sardines, as well as plenty of fruits and vegetables. Limiting red meat and sugar can also aid in the treatment of the disease.

Two doctors from the U.K. concluded that getting enough omega 3 oils in your diet is essential to warding off arthritis and can help the symptoms of such diseases as Rheumatoid Arthritis or RA and Osteoarthritis. (British Journal of Nutrition, Vol. 85: 251-69).

Omega 3 fish oil has been linked to the treatment of other inflammatory disorders such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, Alzheimer’s, Atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries and depression.
The scientist’s results were that omega 3 oils were the most effective with Rheumatoid Arthritis or RA in regards to pain relief.

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