Arthritis can happen at any age. Sore joints begin to limit the activities you enjoy. The knuckles on your fingers seem swollen, your knees and ankles seem to ache a lot, and your back hurts when you wake up in the morning.

Vitamin C is needed to make collagen, which makes up cartilage. Cartilage cushions bones, and not having enough leads to deterioration and osteoarthritis. Vitamin C is thought to play a role in treating rheumatoid arthritis because it battles free radicals that injure cartilage.

The ratio of omega 3 to 6 to 9's is weighted towards the high end in most foods, but the body needs more 3's. These are the long chain fatty acids which help fight inflammation. Inflammation is the main cause of most disease, so omega 3’s are becoming very popular for everything from avoiding cancer to arthritis. Oily fish such as wild Alaskan salmon, walnuts, freshly ground flaxseed or a good omega-3 supplement may help reduce the inflammation and pain of arthritis. Pay attention to the fish source of the omega-3 supplement and ensure it is a high quality / low toxic load source such as krill oil.

 Regular physical activity including light exercises, walking, jogging, cycling, etc. are recommended to remain free from joint locks and pain. Also, you should speak with a physiotherapist regularly when undertaking exercises related to arthritis.

Glucosamine, MSM, chondroitin, cetyl myristoleate (CMO), and arnica have all shown promise in managing arthritis to slow progression and reduce symptoms.

Good eating habits can keep weight within a healthy range. However,  it is the incorporation of physical activity in one's life that has the most impact on maintaining a healthy weight and promoting wellness. If you are not used to being physically active, it is best to start off slowly. Begin with ten minutes each day and build up to 30-45 minutes of activity on most days of the week. It is not even necessary to exercise 30 minutes at a time; an accumulation of 30 minutes over the course of the day is just as beneficial.

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble anti-oxidant vitamin. Vitamin C is required for the synthesis of collagen and dentin. Collagen is the structural component of blood vessels, bones, ligaments, and tendons, while dentin is the structural component of teeth. Vitamin C is also an effective antioxidant that protects proteins and genetic materials (RNA and DNA) from damage by free radicals.
 They're rich in vitamin C, which acts as a natural antihistamine. Some studies link low levels of C with allergies. When your allergies are flaring up, consider taking a vitamin C supplement.