Grape juice for arthritis pain:

Does Concord grape juice and pectin help pain from arthritis for older people 55 and up?

Pain associated with inflammation is a critical aspect of arthritis.



In normal condition, the inflammation process occurs in order to protect and repair the damaged tissue. This damage occurs due to infections, sports injuries, toxicity, wounds or accumulation of fluid. The inflammation subsides once the problem is resolved. However in most forms of arthritis, the inflammation occurs due to stress on the joints. This happens in osteoarthritis or in an auto immune response as in rheumatoid arthritis.



Thus the inflammatory reaction continues causing more damage rather than repair. 

Osteoarthritis is also called as degenerative joint disease or wear and tear disease. It occurs mainly in older persons and is characterized by degeneration of the joint cartilage, hypertrophy of the bone at the margins. Osteoarthritis is localized and results from past load impact injuries or constant friction. The early stage of the condition is marked by stiffness upon rising from the chair or after standing. This stiffness then can lead to generalized soreness.



The joints that are generally affected by osteoarthritis are thumb joints and joints of the knees, hips, ankles and spine.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a crippling disease and is less common than osteoarthritis. This condition occurs most frequently in women than in men and the onset occurs around 35 years of age. Rheumatoid arthritis involves chronic inflammation beginning in the synovial membrane and progressing to subsequent damage to the joint cartilage. Any joint may get affected by rheumatoid arthritis but the most common joint that is affected is the joints of the extremities, especially of hands and feet. There is stiffness and swelling that occurs due to accumulation of the synovial fluid in the membrane lining the joints and inflammation of the tissues.

Benefits of Concord grape juice specifically for arthritis may not be available. However Concord grape juice contains good amount of flavonoids which have a powerful antioxidant activity. This grape juice belong to the purple family and helps in protecting against the metabolic syndrome, heart diseases or diabetes. As it contains antioxidant activity, this juice can prevent the formation of free radicals which is seen during aging or cancer.

The benefits of certo for arthritis treatment are preferred. It is found in the plant cells and contains a natural extract called pectin. Certo is used as a thickening agent for the preparation of jams and jellies. Pectin can help in reducing the inflammation of the joints that occurs due to the wear and tear of the cartilage. It helps in reducing the pain that occurs due to the muscle and soft tissue loss in the area that supports the joints.



Due to the loss of the muscle and soft tissue, the bones get brushed against each other.

Certo can be included by mixing it with grape juice and having this juice one to three times daily. Blend one teaspoon of certo with three ounces of grape juice. Have this juice three to four times a day. However consult a doctor before consuming certo for arthritis.