Within the framework of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substances (micronutrients) are used to prevent rheumatoid arthritis:
- Vitamins C and E
- Trace elements selenium, copper, iron, zinc
In the context of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substances (micronutrients) are used for supportive therapy:
- Omega-3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid.
- Omega-6 fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid
Rheumatoid arthritis may further be associated with the risk of deficiency of the following vital nutrients:
- Vitamins C and E
- Trace elements selenium and zinc
- Glutathione
The above vital substance recommendations were created with the help of medical experts. All statements are supported by scientific studies with high levels of evidence. For a therapy recommendation, only clinical studies with the highest levels of evidence (grade 1a/1b and 2a/2b) were used, which due to their high significance prove the therapy recommendation. These data are updated at certain intervals.
* Vital substances include vitamins, minerals, trace elements, vital amino acids, vital fatty acids, etc.
