The Rising Rate of Arthritis Causes Concern in the Athletic and Sports Community
Farmingdale, NY (PRWEB) October 21, 2006 -- A Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report of October 13, 2006 reveals that arthritis is on the rise in the U.S. and predicts that the trend will continue.
Data from the National Health Interview Survey (2003-2005), on which the CDC’s report was based, indicate that 21.6% of the adult population of the U.S. (46.4 million people) report being told by a doctor or other health care professional that they have arthritis. In addition, 8.3% of the population (17.4 million people) reported limitations in their usual activities, which they attribute to arthritis. And these numbers represent a trend that shows no sign of slowing —- the CDC predicts that arthritis will affect 67 million adults in the United States by 2030.
In addition to the general wear-and-tear on joints that occurs with aging, sports-related injuries are one of the primary risk factors for developing osteoarthritis. Athletes are at risk not only because of injuries sustained, but also due to the demands their workouts and activities place on their joints. And the risk of sports-related injury is compounded for individuals who alternate weekends of sporting activity with a sedentary lifestyle during the work week.
Arthritis experts everywhere agree—continuing activity is one of the best defenses against arthritis. But what can athletes do to maintain their activities and prevent or forestall arthritis—and deal with its symptoms, should they occur? The answer may lie in the use of nutritional supplements.
According to the Arthritis Foundation, science is finding increasing evidence of the therapeutic potential of dietary supplements. In his best-selling book The Arthritis Cure, for example, Dr. Jason Theodosakis states that “. . . osteoarthritis can actually be stopped in its tracks or reversed by using glucosamine and chondroitin sulfates.” Several other supplements have also demonstrated potential benefits.
• Glucosamine – Human studies and animal experiments have pointed to the benefit of glucosamine in treating osteoarthritis in various joints, and particularly in knees. Glucosamine may be used alone or in combination with chondroitin
• Chondroitin - Scientific evidence points to chondroitin’s potential to alleviate symptoms and arrest (or possibly reverse) the degenerative process of osteoarthritis.
• MSM – Clinical research has demonstrated MSM’s effectiveness in alleviating pain and supporting a normal range of motion. MSM may be used alone or in combination with other supplements, such as glucosamine and chondroitin.
• Calcium – Calcium is essential for overall bone health. The US Recommend Daily Allowance (RDA) is between 800 and 1200 mg/day, yet the average adult consumes only about 550 milligrams of dietary calcium daily.
• Magnesium – Studies suggest that magnesium may increase bone density. The body requires magnesium for optimal calcium absorption; in fact, excessive calcium intake combined with insufficient magnesium can cause more problems than insufficient calcium alone. Supplemental magnesium can help solve the problem of calcium deficiency.
• Niacinamide – While continued research is required, preliminary human studies suggest that niacinamide, a B vitamin, may be effective in the treatment of osteoarthritis.
Supplements such as these offer hope for halting arthritis and providing relief from symptoms—and for athletes, they could mean the difference between staying in the game and being sidelined.
For more information on arthritis, supplements and vitamins, please visit CheapVitamins.com
###
Related Articles:
888.com Enters Sports Betting Arena
888.com launches its long-awaited online sportsbook - 888Sport.
Are You Crazy For Collecting Sports Memorabilia? Look And See How Many People Think Like You
Hobby for collecting sports memorabilia is increasing day by day Many people who regularly watch games like baseball; basketball, hockey and football love collecting sports memorabilia like this http://www.sports-collectibles-store.com/collegepooltablecovers.html of their favorite clubs. It has a sentimental as well as an economic value to the collectors.
PêcheBlu Sports Style Flip-Flops Launches New Website
The new PêcheBlu site allows for easy online ordering of flip-flops, offering a 20% discount on all apparel for a limited time.
Wagering-Sports.com Upgrades Website in Preparation for Football Betting Season
Wagering-Sports.com has upgraded their website to be more user friendly. Offshore odds, sports betting tools, and game matchups have been improved. Regular sports wagering articles are added regularly to assist novice to intermediate sports bettors.
iSatori Founder and CEO, Stephen Adele, Voted One of the Most Influential Individuals in Sports Nutrition by DXL Magazine
Every industry has its most influential individuals. People who change the direction of the entire industry. Who cover new ground. Who "make their own mark and display traits of leadership, originality, and determination." And in the Summer 2007 issue of DXL magazine, Stephen Adele, CEO and Founder of iSatori Technologies, was recognized for such a lofty accomplishment within the heavily competitive sports nutrition industry.
Closet Organizing For Sports Nuts
The topic of closet organizing is not usually used in the same sentence as "sports nut", but if you have an active sports-minded family, you may find yourself needing some organizing ideas. Closets overflowing with sports equipment and the inability to get out the door on time because you are digging through your closet looking for the right uniform or equipment can be frustrating for any parent.
A Deeper Understanding of Sports Betting
If you are new to the idea of sports betting, you may feel a little confused by some of the terms that are used There is no need to be overwhelmed by sports betting
Announcing the Launch of Vitaminx.com - Your Daily Dose of Action Sports
Vitamin(x) announced today that it has launched a beta version of www.vitaminx.com, an online portal for the Action Sports community.
Leading Online Plus-Size Retailer, AlwaysForMe.com, Teams with Enell Sports Bra in October 2008 Breast Cancer Awareness Promotion
In recognition of October's Breast Cancer Awareness month, plus size e-tailer, www.AlwaysForMe.com, has joined forces with the manufacturer of the Enell sports bra to sell a special "Hope" bra in pink to benefit breast cancer research.
New Mexico Emporium: Grand Opening Showcases Athletic Collectibles, Sports Memorabilia and Apparel
Sports enthusiasts now have a new website to add to their top picks with the grand opening of New Mexico Emporium's online store. Offering a wide array of quality merchandise, shoppers can find a wealth of collectibles, sports memorabilia and gift-giving ideas without having to make a trip to a department store or mall.
J.C. Wingo, Shoulder Pad Pioneer, Moves into New Role at Schutt Sports
Named the company's first Executive Director of Football Development
Doc’s Sports Offers World Cup Odds and World Cup Picks for 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany
Doc’s Sports provides the most comprehensive World Cup information of any sports betting information site on the Web and they will be offering World Cup picks, World Cup odds and daily betting articles. Doc’s will also offer bettors several expert free picks each week. The tournament starts Friday in Germany and lasts until July 9.
ABA And WBC Return to VoiceAmerica Sports in October
"Inside the ABA" will take listeners inside the American Basketball Association through interviews with teams, owners, and coaches.
Home Run, Touchdown, Slam Dunk ? 5 Tips For Taking Your Best Sports Photos
Victory in sports is about practice and performance ? the best athletes prepare better than anyone else, training their bodies and minds to perform when winning and losing matter most
It?s no different with sports photography
Author Of The Roger Federer Story, Quest For Perfection Book Lobbies For Sports Illustrated To Name Federer "SportsMan Of the Year"
The author of the book The Roger Federer Story, Quest for Perfection, lobbies Sports Illustrated to name Federer its Sportsman of the Year after another record breaking year.