Water and Arthritis

Water and Arthritis

Arthritis pain and stiffness is now understood to be initially a result of increased friction and swelling in the bone joints. Our body uses water to lubricate these joints. When our water levels are reduced, especially as we age, there is increased friction between the cartilage surfaces resulting in swelling, stiffness and pain. The amount of total body water decreases with age, as does what is often known as the thirst mechanism. This is why many people, as they age, have little desire to drink water. The movement of the joints cause a suction that pulls water from the bone marrow to the joint cavity if there is available water through proper hydration. An increased intake of water and gentle rhythmic movements of the joints can ease and in many cases overcome arthritic pain.

A more detailed explanation of this is outlined in the book, The Body’s Many Cries For Water by Dr. F. Batmanghelidj.

Other supplements can help ease your arthritis and joint pain.

Glucosamine is a natural sugar produced by the body and found in certain foods. It plays an important role in the production, maintenance, and repair of cartilage. It stimulates the production of glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans, two essential building blocks of cartilage.

Chondroitin Sulfate reduces inflammation and drives the Glucosamine and provide maximum absorption in protecting against future cartilage degeneration.

Vitamin A (Beta carotene) is essential for growth and repair of body tissues and it aids in bone formation.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) produces a mobilization of your body's self-defense mechanisms, which assists your immune system to overcome disease.

Vitamin E is an antioxidant, which acts to protect red blood cells and unsaturated fatty acids from oxidation damage. It also assists your body in maintaining healthy membrane tissue.



Vita Genesis offers a liquid Glucosamine based nutritional - Joint Plus. This is Glucosamine with Chondroitin and MSM in an Aloe Vera base. We also have a liquid vitamin product called Daily Essentials Plus, which contains all the vitamins listed above and more, also in an Aloe Vera base. All you need is one ounce of Daily Essentials Plus per day to achieve your daily vitamin needs. We recommend both products with the Aqua Di Vita waters to help maximize absorbtion. Visit www.vitagenesis.com for more information.


Statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the FDA and are provided for informational purposes and are not intended for diagnosing, treatment, cure, or prevention any disease