Arthritis Pain Relief

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Question by ♥shelter puppies rule♥: ester C to help prevent dogs arthritis?
This was mentioned on another forum she said a study was done where dogs since they were puppies were supplemented with Ester C had less joint and arthritis problems when they were old. anyone ever hear this before and supplement your dog with it?
no but when i had googled i found this website,

http://www.yourdoghealth.com/dog_ester-c_study.htm

this was what this person wrote on the other forum:
” I did a bunch of research on Ester C. There have been studies done on it. Two german shepherds(if I’m remembering correctly) who both had hip dysplasia, were bred. They supplemented the mother with Ester C while she was pregnant. When she had the puppies they continued to supplement the puppies with vitamin C. Once they were adults, not one of them had hip dysplasia or any signs of any type of joint problems.
There was also a study done on dogs that already have hipdysplasia. Some were sort of overdosed Ester C and others weren’t given any. The dogs that were supplemented the Ester C didn’t show any signs of pain. While the hipdysplasia still existed there, they did not feel the pain. ”
i pm’d her where she read those and i’ll def let you know if she answers Loki

Best answer:

Answer by Taser
No, use Glucosamine

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Excel Early Care Joint Ensure Joint Supplement for Dogs

• Provides hip, joint, bone, muscle and circulatory support
• Contains Glucosamine, MSM, Calcium and Vitamin C
• Easy to feed chewable tablets

Excel Early Care Joint Ensure Joint Supplement for DogsExcel Early Care Joint Ensure Joint Supplement for Dogs helps promote hip, joint, bone, muscle and circulatory health. Advanced, easy-dissolve formula provides superior nutrient release. May be given with other supplements such as vitamins and skin and coat products. Contains 3 important active ingredients for helping to maintain healthy joints. Glucosamine necessary for joint lubrication. Chondroitin to enhance the formation of cartilage he

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Healing Supplements To Alleviate The Discomfort Of Osteoarthritis

This degenerative joint disease is related to the wear and tear of aging and involves deterioration and/or damage of the cartilage (kind of like shock absorbers) that surrounds and protects the ends of the bones.

Osteoarthritis rarely develops before the age of 40; however, it may also be triggered prematurely by trauma, the weight bearing stress of obesity or repetitive motion and joint use.  It takes its toll gradually, with symptoms becoming worse over the years.

Not everyone with osteoarthritis realize that they have it because they experience no discomfort.  For some, pain and stiffness are mild and for others this disease is painful and progressive, severely interfering with their daily lives.  Although it is not dangerous, it can lead to varying degrees of disability.

Usually the first sign of osteoarthritis is joint stiffness.  Especially in the morning or after any long periods of rest.  Other early symptoms may include joint tenderness and slight swelling, cracking and creaky joints, loss of range of motion and aching and pain when the joint is used.

The only proven cure for arthritis is surgical joint replacement. However, there are many  healing supplements to alleviate discomfort, improve flexibility and that may even slow progression of this disease.

For most with arthritis, merely a change in diet and appropriate supplements may produce a desired outcome, not to mention the additional health benefits.  Try upgrading your diet with ample fruits, vegetables and whole grains; limiting or eliminating alcohol and concentrated sweets, and cutting down on fats.

Nutrition experts frequently advise individual supplements; such as the antioxidants vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E and selenium, also referred to as ACES by some doctors.  The antioxidants may help reduce age related and free radical cellular damage to the cartilage surrounding painful joints, resulting in freer movement and less pain over time.  Recommended and generally safe dosages are as follows:

Vitamin A – 5,000 IU daily
Vitamin C – 500 mg daily
Vitamin E – 400 IU daily
Selenium – 200 mcg daily (higher doses can be harmful to some people)

Supplementary capsules of evening primrose oil and flaxseed oils just may help in oiling up those joints.  Both are rich in the omega-3 fatty acids.

Another fatty acid solution is extract of borage seed oil; it contains one of the highest amounts of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), also know as omega-6 fatty acid.  Studies have shown that GLA taken in large doses has a noticeable effect on pain and swelling.  Check the dosage with your doctor.

Flavonoids found in sweet cherries, blackberries and blueberries will also increase fatty acids in your system, which can affect muscle tissue and lessen swelling.

Additionally, the supplement quercetin can help block the release of histamines into the blood, which means less inflammation.  Suggested dosage: 100 – 500 mg daily.

A supplemental approach to managing arthritis pain is coenzyme Q-10 (CoQ-10).  It has been reported to have the ability to stabilize cell membranes, resulting in the prevention of cells breaking down in the joints.  Suggested dosage: 100 – 150 mg daily.

Copper, zinc and vitamin A are required for the production of collagen and cartilage.  A deficiency of any one of them can cause joint degeneration.

Glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate help with the formation of cartilage.  Taking these supplements may reverse the effects of osteoarthritis.  Combination supplements are available at health food stores.  

Use of the following herbal supplements may be beneficial to one who has  arthritis: alfalfa leaves, black cohosh, celery seed, chaparral leaves, comfrey, devil’s claw tea, feverfew, parsley tea, valerian root and yucca extract.

Be sure to check with your doctor before taking any supplements and be sure to ask about possible side effects and drug-herb interactions if you are taking any prescription medications.

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