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Words to Know

Getting supplement savvy also means learning the lingo. Here is a short list of common terms you’ll encounter when using Arthritis Today’s Supplement Guide.

Clinical trials – Human studies

Cytokines – Chemicals produced by the body that trigger the inflammatory process; for example, C-reactive protein, interleukins, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)

DHA – Docosahexaenoic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid, found in fish oil

EPA – Eicosapentaenoic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid, found in fish oil

mcg – Microgram, a unit of measurement; 1/1000 of a milligram

mg – Milligram, a unit of measurement; 1/1000 of a gram

NSAIDsNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

 

Veronica
12 Oct 2009, 09:11
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Help! I'm a relatively young 49 year old lady who has moved back to Ohio (this past July.) I've lived in AZ for the last 10 years. I was diagnosed w/ osteo arthritis (along with Fibromyalgia) last spring. My body hurts most of the time. No big deal ... at least I can move!
My recent "issue" came after an exhilirating weekend spent in W.VA. I "walked" the rolling hills ...nothing "heroic" ...but on Monday my knee was so swollen I could barely move my leg. I ended up in E.R. where they drained the fluid ...getting a remarkable "50 cc's" .... I'm in pain.
I met a new orhopedic dr. and I'm waiting on an MRI.
Bottom line ... if I need to get into shape, lose 40 pounds and get more energy ...how will that happen when every time I begin to engage I have a "blow out?"
I take Omeg 3s religiously ... any other suggestions?
Peace
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Bernard Brady
19 May 2009, 06:56
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I am from Canada, and it is my understanding that niacin is the same product as vitamin b3.?At least that is the information i got from the health food store. Iam very happy that i clicked on to your site, the information is essential to me and is so right to the point literature".ALL THE BEST TO YOU AND YOUR COLLEAGUES.

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