Vitamin C - The Forgotten Factor in Arthritis

Friday 25th September 2009 10:30am

arthritis and orangeIt is interesting that with all the talk about glucosamine and omega 3 fish oil for arthritis (and rightly so) that vitamin C is over shadowed.

Why so?

Vitamin C was perhaps the first scientifically recognized antioxidant. It   is a necessary component of all collagen formation and has anti inflammatory properties. 

This is why it should be fundamentally prescribed and advised to all people seeking help with their arthritis; however it is almost always overlooked. 

The known benefits of glucosamine and fish oil can be greatly enhanced with added vitamin C. 

Further to this, suboptimal levels of Vitamin C  tend to manifest as we age and what age group is it that generally suffer from arthritis? 

This information is not intended as a substitute for qualified medical advice. Please consult a properly qualified health care practitioner.