The third key vitamin for hip protection is Vitamin K. It comes in two forms, K1 and K2. Our body needs calcium to build and maintain bones. When it metabolizes calcium, vitamin K2 activates a protein that helps the mineral bind to our bones. While research is ongoing, studies show that a higher intake of K2 improves bone density and reduces the risk of osteoarthritis.next page →Additional Nutritional Supplements
Additionally, apart from collagen, your cartilage is made up of substances called glucosamine and chondroitin. If you have hip osteoarthritis, you should take glucosamine and chondroitin most of the year, especially glucosamine sulfate. These can be easily purchased at a pharmacy or health food store. When you start taking these substances, pain, swelling, and stiffness decrease rapidly.
I have a few more extraordinary nutritional supplements that can significantly help: SAM-e, MSM (active sulfur), and turmeric with piperine (1000-3000 mg daily). Another important natural anti-inflammatory is astaxanthin. Take it most of the year.
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