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My parents and grandparents suffer(ed) from osteoarthritis (knees & hips). what can i do to reduce my risk of developing this disease as i get older?

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Conditioning: General conditioning exercise, maintaining ideal weight, good nutrition, avoidance of joint abuse.

Answered 5/20/2014

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Several: Keep weight down, exercise, take supplements, eat right.

Answered 5/20/2014

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Dr. Michael Fitzmaurice answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Nutrition: Proper nutrition can be critical to minimize risk. This includes checking vitamin d to make sure it is sufficient (> 40 ng/ml). Also check your omega 3 index and decrease omega 6 foods and increase omega 3 food sand possibly take good omega 3 supplement. Basically a strong anti inflammatory diet can reduce risk and to optimize cell function and decrease effect of aging.

Answered 2/8/2020

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