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There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, and nearly 40 million Americans (one in every seven people) have some form of arthritis.

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There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, and nearly 40 million Americans – one in every seven people – have some form of arthritis. While it affects people of all ages, arthritis most often appears as a person ages.

Arthritis affects areas in and around joints. Because different types of arthritis can affect one or more parts of a joint, it often results in a change of shape and alignment in the joints

The pain of arthritis may be caused by joint damage, swelling, muscle tightness or spasm. Sometimes, when the joint is damaged, simple everyday activities can stress the joint and cause pain..

Osteoarthritis: Sometimes called degenerative arthritis because it involves the breakdown of cartilage and bones, osteoarthritis usually affects the fingers and weight-bearing joints, including the knees, feet, hips and back.

The glucosamine HCl in Arthitol has anti-inflammatory properties and has been shown in animal studies to have the potential to slow the rate of cartilage degradation.

Fibromyalgia: Affecting muscles and their attachments to the bone, fibromyalgia results in widespread pain and tender points and may also result in fatigue, disturbed sleep and stiffness.

The turmeric in Arthitol promotes joint flexibility by helping maintain optimal joint fluid levels necessary to lubricate the muscles and their attachments to bones.

Rheumatoid Arthritis: This type of arthritis is caused by a fault in the body’s immune system that can produce inflammation or swelling in the joint lining that can damage both the cartilage and bone. Rheumatoid arthritis often affects the same joints on both sides of the body.

The chondroitin sulfate in Arthitol is a key dietary supplement that can help stimulate cartilage regeneration and support joint health.

Gout: Gout often results when the body cannot rid itself of a natural substance called uric acid. The uric acid then forms crystals in joints that cause severe pain and swelling, usually affecting the big toe, knees and wrists of more men than women.

Vitamin C in Arthitol promotes the production of collagen and supports joint health.

Bursitis and Tendonitis: Overuse or injury to joints are often the cause of bursitis or tendonitis. Bursitis impacts a small sac that helps muscles move easily, while tendonitis affects the tendons that attach muscle to the bone.

Glucosamine HCl and Turmeric in Arthitol help maintain the structural integrity of joints and the fluid levels that promote flexibility and range of motion.