physical effects of Osteoarthritis:

risk of osteoarthritis is increased by:

Absorption of nutrients:

reduction of production of gastric hydrochloric acid - prevents breakdown of proteins, fats,carbs.
deterioration of function of digestive organs and digestive lining

effects of deficiencies in essential nutrients:

Vitamin D - increase risk of cancer, diabetes / reduction of body ability to absorb calcium

calcium - bones lose / increase risk of fractures

Vitamins B12 - slow creation of red blood cells / reduce nerves

Magnesiums - impact immune system / function of heart

Omega 3 - increase risk of arthritis

Potassium - weakens bones / reduces cell function

Vitamins C - lows healing / reduces cell function

Iron - increase risk of anaemia

	Created by ellie king about 3 years ago

Focuses all on Unit 1 and consits of theorists