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
NSAIDs – Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Glucosamine 1500 mg with Chondroitin 1200 mg – 2 x day
Boron 3 mg – 2x day
L-Methionine 500 mg – 2 x day
Vitamin B5 Pantothenic Acid 500 mg – 2 x day
Saw Palmetto Complex 320 mg – 2 x day
Vitamin D 1000 mg – 1 x day
Vitamin C 1000 mg – 2x day