Dietary Supplements For Treatment of Arthritis From the Cleveland Clinic

What Are the Side Effects of MSM?

MSM is considered very safe, and side effects are very rare. Side effects that have been reported include:

• Diarrhea
• Skin rash
• Headache
• Fatigue

Other Dietary Supplements

There are many other supplements available that claim to help reduce the pain of arthritis. Before starting any new dietary supplement, remember that there may or may not be scientifc evidence to back these claims. It is also importatnt to know that dietary supplements do not require FDA approval. Always check with your doctor before taking any new supplement to see if it is appropriate (and safe) for you.

Dietary Approaches to Treating Pain

Some people believe that changing dietary fat intake and/or consuming foods that contain anti-inflammatory agents can help ease pain by limiting inflammation. Further research is needed to determine the effectiveness of dietary modifications as an arthritis treatment.

However, certain diet modifications (such as limiting red meat and alcohol) can be helpful for preventing gout attacks, and weight loss achieved by a combination of dietary changes and increased physical activity has been shown to be helpful for people suffering from osteoarthritis. Check with your doctor before starting any new diet and/or exercise program.

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