The correct diet and proper exercise routine should be adequate for managing arthritis, according to the UK's largest organisation supporting arthritis sufferers.
Arthritis Care has therefore suggested that supplements only be used to enhance a diet where there are elements lacking and with the blessing of your healthcare team.
'A lot of supplements are expensive and their effectiveness unproven,' said an Arthritis Care spokesperson.
'They can react with your medication so always check with your doctor or pharmacist for potential interaction with prescription drugs.
'A fresh, healthy diet generally contains of all the nutrients, vitamins and minerals needed by the body.'
Arthritis Care suggests that omega-3 rich foods such as oily fish can help manage the disease and also recommends foods such as fruit, vegetables, pasta, brown rice and white meat.
As many as one in five of the UK's adult population suffer from arthritis although it can affect people of any age with 27,000 people under 25 believed to be living with the disease.
Arthritis Care has therefore suggested that supplements only be used to enhance a diet where there are elements lacking and with the blessing of your healthcare team.
'A lot of supplements are expensive and their effectiveness unproven,' said an Arthritis Care spokesperson.
'They can react with your medication so always check with your doctor or pharmacist for potential interaction with prescription drugs.
'A fresh, healthy diet generally contains of all the nutrients, vitamins and minerals needed by the body.'
Arthritis Care suggests that omega-3 rich foods such as oily fish can help manage the disease and also recommends foods such as fruit, vegetables, pasta, brown rice and white meat.
As many as one in five of the UK's adult population suffer from arthritis although it can affect people of any age with 27,000 people under 25 believed to be living with the disease.
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