Musculoskeletal disorders can be of inflammatory as well as degenerative nature. 10 to 15 percent of all patients presenting at medical surgeries suffer from diseases and conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. It is estimated that about 2.5 to 3 percent of the German population suffer from inflammatory rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis. These figures emphasise both, the need for providing those affected and interested in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory and degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal system with up-to-date information, and the socio-economic impact and burden on the health-care system of this group of diseases.
Rheumatoid diseases involve conditions associated with pain and functional limitations of the musculoskeletal system and as such, diseases of the peripheral joints have to be differentiated from diseases affecting the root skeleton and the ones affecting connective tissues. People adversely affected by rheumatoid arthritis, are known to benefit from an anti-inflammatory nutritional therapy, as it is described in this book.
This diet is low in inflammation-promoting arachidonic acid and rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to reduce inflammatory reactions. At least 800.000 people in Germany suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease is characterised by the progressive degradation of cartilage. As part of the nutritional therapy, sufferers of osteoarthritis benefit from a healthy, balanced diet that helps to reduce weight and to prevent weight gain. Patients suffering from osteoarthritis often develop secondary inflammatory complications (activated osteoarthritis) and, hence, benefit from a similar diet recommended in patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Gout (Arthritis urica)
- Definition
- Causes
- Gout symptoms
- Diagnosis of gout
- The treatment of gout
- Nutrition therapy of patients with hyperuricemia and gout
- Treatment of an acute gout attack
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Treatment of rheumatic disease
- Principles of nutrition therapy in rheumatic diseases
- Obesity: The enemy of the rheumatic patient
- How to best lose weight when suffering from rheumatic disease
- Carbohydrates
- Protein
- Fats
- The recommended fluid-intake when suffering from rheumatism
- Inflammatory mediators
- The Culprit: Arachidonic acid
- Effects of polyunsaturated fatty acids
- Fasting
- The effect of fasting
- Omega-3 fatty acids: The opponents of the pro-inflammatory arachidonic acid
- So-called, Rheumatism diets
- Vitamins and minerals in inflammatory rheumatic diseases
- Vitamin E inhibits inflammation
- Vitamin C and Vitamin A
- Trace elements
- Iron
- Fish as a source for fatty acids
- Dihomo-y-linolenic acid and y-linolenic acid
- Lacto-vegetarian food including low-fat dairy products
- Oxidative stress
- Vicious cycle oxidation
- Summary
- Practical dietary advice for people with inflammatory rheumatic diseases
- Osteoarthritis
- Pathogenesis of osteoarthritis
- Morphology
- The different types of osteoarthritis
- Treatment
- General nutrition guidelines
- What are glucosamine and chondroitin?
- Chemical structure of glucosamine and chondroitin
- The role of glucosamine and chondroitin in the human body
- Study results
- How to prevent osteoarthritis
- The role of nutritional therapy in degenerative joint diseases
- The role of nutrition in managing inflammation in rheumatic diseases.
- The impact of dietary choices on uric acid levels and gout.
- The importance of a balanced diet and weight management for osteoarthritis.
- The benefits and limitations of various dietary approaches, such as fasting and omega-3 fatty acid supplementation.
- The role of specific nutrients, such as glucosamine and chondroitin, in supporting joint health.
- Gout (Arthritis urica): This chapter defines gout as a metabolic disease characterized by recurrent attacks due to elevated uric acid levels. It discusses the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of gout, including the importance of nutritional therapy in managing hyperuricemia.
- Rheumatoid arthritis: This section explores the role of nutrition in managing rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic inflammatory disease. It emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet, weight control, and reducing inflammation-promoting factors like arachidonic acid. The chapter also discusses the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids and specific vitamins and minerals.
- Osteoarthritis: This chapter focuses on the pathogenesis, morphology, and different types of osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease. The importance of nutrition in managing osteoarthritis is highlighted, with emphasis on healthy eating habits, weight control, and the potential role of glucosamine and chondroitin supplements.
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This book focuses on providing comprehensive information on the nutritional therapy for patients suffering from inflammatory and degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal system. It aims to equip readers with the knowledge to understand and implement dietary strategies for managing these conditions, especially focusing on rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Key themes explored in the text include:Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The book centers around the key concepts of inflammatory and degenerative musculoskeletal diseases, nutritional therapy, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, hyperuricemia, arachidonic acid, omega-3 fatty acids, glucosamine, chondroitin, and weight management. It offers practical dietary advice and explores the impact of specific nutrients on these conditions.- Quote paper
- Sven-David Müller (Author), 2011, Nutritional therapy for Arthritis and Osteoarthritis, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/284731
