supplements for arthritis

[smaul]

apart from obviously glucosamine and fish oil is there anything that can help?  I seem have had pain in some of my finger joints for about 2 months now.  It's not too bad but I am only 26 and would like to stop this dead in its tracks before it gets any worse.

Any ideas?  Anything that is arthritis-specific?

[Scooby]

apart from obviously glucosamine and fish oil is there anything that can help?  I seem have had pain in some of my finger joints for about 2 months now.  It's not too bad but I am only 26 and would like to stop this dead in its tracks before it gets any worse.

Any ideas?  Anything that is arthritis-specific?

There are some pretty good studies on herbs helping arthritis.  Just relieving it, NOT curing or reversing it.  The main herb in all the studies was Black Cohosh, do some research on the net and I am sure you will find other studies.

If you are experiencing arthritis at 26... you should go see a doctor.  You may find out you are just experiencing some ligament aches and pains from them rebuilding and getting stronger to support added mass.

[lubawyb612]

white willow bark extract,boswellia

[Rimbaud]

Try 10-15 grams of fish oil a day.

[E N A N T H A T O R]

Here you go:

Life Extension Foundation Recommendations
People who have osteoarthritis often benefit from exercise, including stretching and strength exercises. These exercises help to build the muscles around affected joints. Muscle weakness is a major cause of disability in people who have osteoarthritis.

It is extremely important that people with osteoarthritis launch their nutritional program as early in the disease process as possible. The goal is to provide nutrients to help rebuild damaged bone and cartilage. The following nutrients are recommended:

EPA and DHA—1400 milligrams (mg)/day of EPA and 1000 mg/day of DHA
ASU—300 to 600 mg/day
Curcumin—900 mg/day, with 5 mg of piperine
Ginger—60 mg/day
Bioflavonoids—300 mg/day, including nobiletin
Nettle leaf extract—375 to 500 mg/day
SAMe—400 to 1200 mg/day
Glucosamine—1500 mg/day
Chondroitin—1000 mg/day
MSM—1000 to 3000 mg/day
Green tea extract—725 mg/day of green tea powder, yielding at least 246 mg of EGCG
Vitamin C—1 to 3 grams (g)/day
Vitamin E—400 International Units (IU)/day, with 200 mg of gamma-tocopherol
NAC—600 mg/day
Hyaluronic acid—Most published studies have examined the benefits of intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acid. This treatment is effective in treating osteoarthritis of major joints. Discuss hyaluronic acid therapy with your physician.

[smaul]

Here you go:

Life Extension Foundation Recommendations
People who have osteoarthritis often benefit from exercise, including stretching and strength exercises. These exercises help to build the muscles around affected joints. Muscle weakness is a major cause of disability in people who have osteoarthritis.

It is extremely important that people with osteoarthritis launch their nutritional program as early in the disease process as possible. The goal is to provide nutrients to help rebuild damaged bone and cartilage. The following nutrients are recommended:

EPA and DHA—1400 milligrams (mg)/day of EPA and 1000 mg/day of DHA
ASU—300 to 600 mg/day
Curcumin—900 mg/day, with 5 mg of piperine
Ginger—60 mg/day
Bioflavonoids—300 mg/day, including nobiletin
Nettle leaf extract—375 to 500 mg/day
SAMe—400 to 1200 mg/day
Glucosamine—1500 mg/day
Chondroitin—1000 mg/day
MSM—1000 to 3000 mg/day
Green tea extract—725 mg/day of green tea powder, yielding at least 246 mg of EGCG
Vitamin C—1 to 3 grams (g)/day
Vitamin E—400 International Units (IU)/day, with 200 mg of gamma-tocopherol
NAC—600 mg/day
Hyaluronic acid—Most published studies have examined the benefits of intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acid. This treatment is effective in treating osteoarthritis of major joints. Discuss hyaluronic acid therapy with your physician.

Cool thanks, will check this out.   Everyone else thanks too.

So next question, how do I work out/exercise my fingers?  actually no, don't answer that.