Nutritional supplements that have been used successfully to treat rheumatoid arthritis include zinc, copper, borage oil, fish oil, and ginger. For the most part, these supplements are safe. However, zinc and copper can each cause nausea; high doses of zinc can lead to copper deficiency; and taking borage oil or fish oil can increase the requirement for vitamin E. Because of these potential adverse effects and interactions, people interested in using nutritional supplements to treat rheumatoid arthritis should be monitored by a healthcare professional who is knowledgeable about nutrition.
Nutritional supplements that have been used successfully to treat
rheumatoid arthritis include zinc, copper, borage oil, fish oil,
and ginger. For the most part, these supplements are safe. However,
zinc and copper can each cause nausea; high doses...
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Dr. Alan Gaby answered:Nutritional supplements that have been used successfully to treat rheumatoid arthritis include zinc, copper, borage oil, fish oil, and ginger. For the most part, these supplements are safe. However, zinc and copper can each cause nausea; high doses of zinc can lead to copper deficiency; and taking borage oil or fish oil can increase the requirement for vitamin E. Because of these potential adverse effects and interactions, people interested in using nutritional supplements to treat rheumatoid arthritis should be monitored by a healthcare professional who is knowledgeable about nutrition.Nutritional supplements that have been used successfully to treat rheumatoid arthritis include zinc, copper, borage oil, fish oil, and ginger. For the most part, these supplements are safe. However, zinc and copper can each cause nausea; high doses... More
