Effects of Nutrition
 As you have already been told, arthritis affects your bones and makes it painful to do many everyday activities. Nutrition is important to understand to help manage your condition. Essential vitamins and minerals are found in many foods that can help combat and lessen the everyday pain associated with your condition. Some studies have shown that a low intake of vitamin D has unfavorable effect on your bones possibly making your condition worsen over time. This is just one example of how important a proper diet of fresh foods will give you the most amounts of vital nutrients to stay healthy and maintain your lifestyle.
Other vitamins to watch for to maintain control of your disease are:
- Vitamin C - found in citrus fruits and dark green vegetables
- Selenium - found in seafood, whole-grain breads and cereals
- Zinc - found in beef, poultry, yogurt
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