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Vitamin E both strong antioxidant and a role in pain relief
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Vitamin E
This is a strong antioxidant that protects joints from free radicals while increases joint flexibility. Because vitamin E is an antioxidant, it may work similarly to vitamin C. In the study of the antioxidants' effects on osteoarthritis of the knee, patients with higher levels of vitamin E had a one-third reduction in the risk of disease progression. In a few studies from Germany, vitamin E has also been shown to relieve arthritis arthritis pain.
One review of research on omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and vitamin E suggested that these might block the chemical that causes joints to become inflamed (Tidow-Kebritchi and Mobarhan 2001). This may explain why some people have experienced less inflammation while taking fish oil supplements and why a lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis might be associated with olive oil intake.
A study led by Jaya Venkatraman, Ph.D., has shown that in a mouse model, a combination of fish oil and vitamin E reduced the levels of inflammation-inducing cytokines, proteins that cause the joint swelling, arthritis pain and tenderness characteristic of this disease. This study, was named best scientific paper of the year in October 2004, by the American College of Nutrition.
Venkatraman said results using the mouse model show that fish oil and vitamin E are promising potential therapies for those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.
"This mouse model for arthritis displays symptoms very similar to what happens in humans," she said. "The combination of fish oil, with its omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin E appears to help restore the balance between pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines.
"It probably can't prevent development of rheumatoid arthritis, but it may delay symptoms and allow a reduction in other medication. People who normally had to take 10 aspirins a day, for example, may be able to take five. This therapy also seems to improve function."
Clinical trials in humans and laboratory research with animals have shown that dietary supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil provides significant benefits, but the mechanism behind this action isn't well known, Venkatraman said.
By feeding some of these genetically altered mice a diet that included fish oil plus vitamin E and giving others a regular diet, Venkatraman was able to compare concentrations of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines in the blood serum of both groups.
Her analysis showed that the genetically altered mice had higher levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines in their serum, and that mice fed fish oil and vitamin E had significantly lower levels of these inflammation-inducing proteins.
"It is clear from our observations that fish oil and vitamin E are beneficial in modulating levels of specific cytokines and thereby may affect the immune system and the onset of autoimmunity," she said.
Corn oil, sunflower seeds, wheat germ, nuts, whole grains, and legumes are sources of vitamin E.
Vitamin E Conflicted findings - Maybe Not for Osteoarthritis
Other studies provide evidence that certain supplements proposed for osteoarthritis do not work. For example, a 2-year, double-blind study of 136 people with knee arthritis found vitamin E ineffective for either reducing symptoms or slowing the progression of the disease. In addition, a 6-month, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 77 people with osteoarthritis failed to find any symptomatic benefit with vitamin E.
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