I take glucosamine/chondrotitin/MSM.  I can't vouch for the scientific basis, double-blind studies, rationale, or what it is standing in for which was in the HG diet but lacking in mine....but when for reasons of money, laziness, or forgetfulness, I don't take it for several days to a week, my joints tell me I need to go back to it.

Andrea

--- On Mon, 1/18/10, Stevie <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> From: Stevie <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Arthritis question...
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date: Monday, January 18, 2010, 4:19 PM
> Hello everyone. This may be sort of
> off topic and I apologize in advance if it is. I have read
> that paleo eating can help rheumatoid arthritis, but haven't
> really found anything saying it's of benefit to
> osteoarthritis--the wear and tear on joints as we age. Three
> of my sisters have osteoarthritis and I've been trying to
> find info to help them alleviate pain/inflammation and
> possibly to prevent further deterioration of the joint.
> 
> I'd appreciate any links, suggestions and/or personal
> experiences of what may help.
> 
> Thanks
> Stevie
>