Legitimate health care providers will not object to your seeking additional information. This information help line is staffed by health information specialists who are fluent in English and Spanish. If you are among the estimated 37 million Americans who suffer from one of the many forms of arthritis, be aware that this disease invites a flood of fraudulent products and services. This is because medical science has not yet found a cure for arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation advises that symptoms should be monitored by a doctor because the condition can worsen if it is not properly treated.
Consumers spend an estimated two billion dollars a year on unproven arthritis remedies.
Many supplements marketed as arthritis remedies are not backed by adequate science to determine whether or not they offer any relief. Thousands of dietary supplements are on the market. Many contain vitamins and minerals to supplement the amounts of these nutrients that people get from the food they eat. There also are many products on the market that contain other substances like high-potency free amino acids, botanicals, enzymes, herbs, animal extracts, and bioflavanoids. Be cautious about using any supplement that claims to treat, prevent or cure a serious disease.