Why does rheumatoid arthritis predominate in younger populations while osteoarthritis is more common in the elderly?
The answer may lie in the fact that the factors which produce the rheumatoid-type arthritis, are more characteristically found in the biochemical state of fast oxidation. Fast oxidation states are found much more commonly among younger individuals. Osteoarthritis is the primary result of deposition of minerals in the joints, and this type of arthritis is more commonly associated with slow oxidation types. Slow oxidation is the more common oxidation state found in older people. • Why does a copper bracelet help some arthritis sufferers? While it is an old folk remedy, the copper bracelet does help some people with arthritis. This phenomenon can be explained biochemically of the basis that enough copper is absorbed through the skin, thereby assisting in the retention of calcium in the bones, and can therefore assist in restoring joint integrity. In addition, copper functions as an anti-inflammatory agent, and may in this manner reduce arthritic symptoms. • Why do remedies such as Superox
