I remember that when I turned 30 I decided that I was
going to make some changes in the way I eat in order to minimize the effect
that aging has on our body as we age. Most of us know that we are what we eat but the
earlier we incorporate healthy eating habits by making better choices has to
what we regularly put into our mouths the better off we should be by the time we
get way up into the 50's year mark. It should start by choosing the right foods
and or supplements that will stave off osteoarthritis, minimizes or eliminate joint pains and most important we should learn which food and vitamins helps to
retain healthy fluid production in these joints that we so rely on daily to move
us around. Well thank God I am happy to say that know that I am just a year away from my
60th birthday I find that the choices I made over 30 years ago is really
helping my body to feel in its best shape ever.
Yes I am one of those
ninja turtle juice drinker and I call it ninja turtle juice because that is the
name my husband Jokingly, called the Green Juice mixture that we both have been drinking
for many years know, which I am happy to say that presently they are many folks both young and old that are know drinking all kind of green juice mixes. But keep in mind that we should also choose supplements that internally keep our joints lubricated, things like Omega 3 fish oil, Krill oil, evening
primrose and my favorite been Hyaluronic acid with Collagen II which we take in capsule form. All of these supplements has been a great blessing to both my husband and myself along with eating more
vegetables, of which my favorite been sweet potato, swich chard and broccoli florets and we both also regularly eat more
sea food like Salmon, and also white meats like organic chicken and turkey.
Below you will find ways on how you can keep a decent amount of Hyaluronic acid in your joints as you age. So please stay informed because knowledge is power and this is the only body God gave us to take care of here on this earth.
First of all you most know that Hyaluronic Acid is a long, unbranched chain of simple sugar molecules. The body uses it to
provide connective tissue such as cartilage, and it's also used to repair the
skin. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun can cause skin cells to reduce their
production of hyaluronic acid. You can use specific foods and supplements to
increase the amount of hyaluronic acid in your body.
Step 1
Eat foods high in hyaluronic acid, especially potatoes
and other root vegetables such as carrots and sweet potatoes. Also consume leafy green vegetables such as
kale and spinach. You can also find high
concentrations of hyaluronic acid in Asian vegetables such as imoji, konyaku
and satoimo.
Step 2
Eat vegetables raw. Hyaluronic acid is sensitive to
heat and will be destroyed by cooking. You can eat carrots, kale and spinach
leaves as part of a salad or by themselves as a snack.
Step 3
Drink plenty of water. Hyaluronic acid is more
effective when it has an abundant amount of water with which to bind. You may
increase the effectiveness of hyaluronic acid by drinking at least eight full
glasses of water per day.
Step 4
Take oral supplements of hyaluronic acid. You can commonly
find capsules of hyaluronic acid in grocery stores and health food stores. The
Food and Drug Administration hasn't established a minimum daily requirement for
hyaluronic acid, but a common recommended dosage is 200 milligrams twice a day.
Step 5
Use topical supplements of hyaluronic acid. These are
available in creams and gels from health stores and spas. Topical forms of
hyaluronic acid typically contain a 2.5 percent concentration of hyaluronic
acid. Rub this preparation of hyaluronic acid onto rough parts of your skin to
make them smoother and suppler.
