Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) : Supplements
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Supplements could include:
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astaxanthin diphosphate
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Black Currant
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Borago officinalis
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Boswellia sacra
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chlorophyllin
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gamma-Linolenic Acid
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Ginger
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Linolenic Acid
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Podophyllum
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Willow bark
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zinc acetate
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zinc arginate
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zinc ascorbate
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Zinc aspartate
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Zinc caprylate
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zinc carnosine
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zinc chelate
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ZINC CITRATE
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zinc gluconate
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zinc glycinate
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zinc magnesium aspartate
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zinc malate
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zinc methionine
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ZINC PICOLINATE
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zinc succinate
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zinc sulfate
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Black cohosh ( Cimicufuga racemosa ) is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Its nicknames of squawroot and snakeroot denote its Algonquian heritage and differentiate it from the common snake root plant ( Aristolochia serpentaria ).
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Borage, whose botanical name is Borago officinalis , is an annual herb in the Boraginaceae family. There are as many as 2,500 species in this family of plants.
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DHEA is the acronym for dehydroepiandrosterone, a hormone produced naturally from cholesterol in the adrenal glands of males and females. It is a precursor to the male sex hormone testosterone.
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Methylsulfonylmethane, or MSM, is also known as methyl sulfone and dimethylsulfone (DMSO 2 ). It is a sulfur-bearing compound that exists naturally in many fruits, vegetables, grains, and animals, including humans.
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Evening primrose oil is a dietary supplement derived from the seeds of the evening primrose plant, Oenothera biennis . Its Latin name is derived from the Greek word for wine, reflecting the folk belief that the plant could relieve the symptoms of a hangover.
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Evening primrose ( Oenothera biennis ) is a tall, hardy, native biennial of the Onagraceae family. Its Latin name is derived from the Greek word oinos for wine and thera for hunt and reflects the folk belief that the herb Evening primose flower.
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Feverfew ( Chrysanthemum parthenium or Tanacetum parthenium ) is named for one of the herb ' s traditional medicinal uses as a febrifuge, from the Latin febrifugia , indicating its fever-reducing action. This European native of the Compositae (Asteraceae) or aster family has naturalized throughout North and South America, escaping from cultivation.
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Glucosamine is an amino sugar that occurs naturally in the body. This one-molecule substance consists of glucose and a hydrogen and nitrogen amine.
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The mukul myrrh tree, or Commiphora mukul , is small, thorny, and usually devoid of foliage. It grows naturally throughout India and Arabia.
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Omega-3 fatty acids are one of two groups of fatty acids- the omega-3s and the omega-6s- that are vital to human life. They are called essential fatty acids (EFAs), which the body cannot make but absolutely needs for normal growth and development.
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Omega-6 fatty acids are one of two groups of essential fatty acids (EFAs) that are required in human nutrition . (The other is the omega-3 fatty acid group.
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Fatty acids are organic compounds composed of carbon chains of varying lengths, with an acid group on one end and hydrogen bound to all the carbons of the chain. Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are those that are necessary for health, but cannot be synthesized by the body.
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Pantothenic acid and biotin are water-soluble vitamins, which means that they cannot be stored by the body and must be replenished every day. They help the body break down and use food. They are part of the B vitamin complex.
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Pantothenic acid, also known as vitamin B 5 , is a member of the water-soluble B vitamin family. It is an essential ingredient of two substances, coenzyme A and acyl carrier protein, which are needed to metabolize carbohydrates and fats.
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Bromelain, also known as bromelin, is a protein-digesting enzyme extracted from the flesh and stem of the pineapple plant, Ananas comosus . Although the people of Guadeloupe introduced Christopher Columbus to the fruit in 1493, Europeans did not recognize the pineapple ' s beneficial attributes until later.
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Selenium is an essential trace element. It is an integral part of enzymes, which are critical for control of the numerous chemical reactions involved in brain and body functions.
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Selenium is a nonmetallic element with an atomic number of 34 and an atomic weight of 78.96.
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Turmeric is a member of the Curcuma botanical group, which is part of the ginger family of herbs, the Zingiberaceae. Its botanical name is Curcuma longa .
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Zinc is a mineral that is essential for a healthy immune system, production of certain hormones, wound healing, bone formation, and clear skin. It is required in very small amounts, and is thus known as a trace mineral.
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Zinc is a mineral that is essential for a healthy immune system , production of certain hormones, wound healing, bone formation, and clear skin. It is required in very small amounts, and is thus known as a trace mineral.
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