The most important vitamin for hip disease
With hip arthrosis, the cartilage material in the joints deteriorates due to wear.
Hip arthrosis (coxarthrosis) is a disease of the hip joint, caused by the wear of the cartilage on the head of the femur (os femoris) that is articulated into the pelvis (os coxae). Cartilage stabilizes the joint and protects it from damage. Deterioration of cartilage function can cause restricted movement and severe pain. There are two types of arthrosis. Primary arthrosis is a genetic form of the disease. This form of the disease can last a lifetime without being noticed. Secondary arthrosis is caused by external impact such as overweight, medications, poor diet, heavy physical exertion, older age and many other factors affect this problem.
Features of hip arthrosis are typical for arthrosis of any joint in the body. The specificity of hip arthrosis is that its occurrence takes place in two phases, – the phase of “prearthrosis” and arthrosis. The prearthrosis stage is usually difficult to recognize clinically. To put it simply, at this stage, the initial changes in the hip joint occur that will lead to true arthrosis, but there are still no symptoms of the disease or they are negligible. True degenerative changes in the joint will lead to the appearance of the first symptoms. When we talk about symptoms, arthrosis most often begins with imperceptible and slowly progressing symptoms such as fatigue and occasional pain. The range of motion in the hip decreases more and more, the surrounding muscles atrophy and limping occurs. The main symptom of hip arthrosis is pain in the hip, which initially occurs when walking, and when the disease has progressed, it also occurs at the moment of rest. The pain begins when the patient begins the first few steps of the day, i.e. after the resting phase, until the joint is stretched. His mobility is limited, and often a person feels pain even when he puts on shoes. Later, constant pain occurs during movement, even at rest (advanced stage of the disease), crepitation (the sound of “crackling” the joint) and there is difficulty moving.
As the disease progresses, the pain spreads, sometimes to the knee, and movements such as bending or climbing stairs become more difficult and painful. In relation to a healthy joint, in a joint affected by arthrosis, we find a narrowing of the joint space, degenerated cartilage, bone outgrowths (osteophytes), and sclerotherapy of bone tissue in the immediate vicinity of the joint, sometimes with the appearance of cystic formations. Due to the specificity in the nerve innervation of the joint, sometimes transferred pain in the knee occurs, and for this reason it is important to check the condition of the hip with any knee pain. The rapid progression of hip arthrosis means that all cartilage material will deteriorate in the foreseeable future. Then the unprotected ends of the bones will rub against each other. This usually causes severe restrictions of movement and pain.
How to prevent and treat hip arthrosis in a natural way? First, let’s start with vitamins….The most important vitamin you need is vitamin b3! Vitamin B3, also called niacin, is an important lipid-altering vitamin, and is water-soluble. It plays an incredible role in converting carbohydrates, fats and proteins into fuel for cells. It promotes cell health and protects our DNA. Research shows that it significantly protects against throat and pharyngeal cancer. Vitamin B3 is an important vitamin for maintaining a healthy heart and metabolism, plus it helps balance blood cholesterol levels. In addition, it helps with brain function, skin health, and even the prevention or treatment of diabetes.
Vitamin B3 has many health benefits that I have talked about many times on my channel… For today, the most important thing for you to remember is that this is a vitamin that promotes joint health, and today we are thinking about hip strain. In fact, studies have found that increased niacin intake may be associated with lower levels of joint pain plus reduced inflammation associated with conditions like hip arthrosis. As a treatment for osteoarthritis or bone and joint pain, niacin is usually prescribed in high doses due to its anti-inflammatory effects. Reducing inflammation can help reduce arthritis symptoms and help with hip joint function in a natural and safe way….