It is true that minerals are essential for maintaining good health in the body. Yet, a Korean study published in ‘Cell’ has identified one mineral that might cause arthritis.
If you suffer arthritis, it’s essential for you to limit the consumption of this very common mineral – or at least don’t take it as an extra supplement like most people do.
Zinc is necessary for the activity of different enzymes in the body, for wound healing and it is essential for healthy development of fetus during pregnancy. But this mineral with all its benefits also has a dark side – it could play a major role in triggering arthritis!
In fact, it has been identified that zinc interacting with certain proteins is responsible for destruction of cartilage tissue!
Researchers at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology in South Korea studied the interaction between zinc and a protein called ZIP8. ZIP8 is a transport protein that transfers zinc into the cartilage cells. Inside these cells, zinc activates another protein which results in the production of damaging enzymes that degrade cartilage tissue. It is the cartilage which supports and cushions the joints, so when it is destroyed, it in turn results in swollen and painful joints.
The traditional medical system has no cure, as of now, for arthritis. People who suffer from osteoarthritis depend on anti-inflammatory painkillers and steroids to get relief from the pain, and needless to mention, the medications take a toll on the overall health of the body.
But this new finding sheds light on the involvement of zinc in the development of osteoarthritis in mice. If the link between zinc and its involvement in destroying cartilage is established, it will open up new possibilities for treating this debilitating disease.
Does that mean that you should restrict intake of zinc? No! Zinc is an essential nutrient and while you can probably avoid additional supplements of this mineral, it is a good idea to stick to a healthy diet of vegetables and fruits, which provide all the minerals needed for the functioning of the body.
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Its not the Zinc, its a bad diet that is the problem.
A very informative article about the part of zinc and the formation of the arthritis. Zinc is very necessary for the body functioning and at the same time it can be the cause for arthritis also. Modern medicine has no cure for this disease expect for the remedies to reduce pain and inflammation. For the treatment of arthritis it is better to depend on some natural treatment method. At least they do not have any side effects as the case of Anti Rheumatic Drugs or (DMARDS).
I have been looking for a miracle tree which I was told that it is very rich of Zinc mineral. This tree is called Moringa tree. It has many different benefits including an endless medicine and nutritional values.
Can you please share with if this was scientifically proved and related reports and other documentary materials that may help be understand that I am save to consume it.
Thanks
Every thing consumed in excess is dangerous for you body
Not buying it… mis-information. FLUOROQUINOLONES, the POISON masquerading as an"antibiotic" actually CAUSES cartilage and tendon damage, not to mention damage to all bodily systems… (it just so happens that tendons are the "class effect" and that was the 1st Black Box Warning… several more to follow)…. so stay away from the Dr, don't believe their lies and don't eat crap passing as food!! ALL Fluoroquinolones (remember they are labeled "antibiotics" haha more like CHEMO) DAMAGE DNA… AND ARE TOXIC TO CELLS=cell death and destruction to all systems of the body. "ANTIBIOTIC"… yeah right.
To Murhtar.
Another name of Morinda is Noni tree. Some companies produce noni joice as a food supplement. Scientific papers and and my expirience as hellth care practioner convinced me that noni extract or joice is very effective in many cases ( from chronic arthritic pain to diabetes and even support of oncological patients ). You can find a lot of scientific data on Natural News site.
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