Are Women More Prone to Arthritis?

Arthritis is a painful condition that can affect your life in numerous ways. It hampers your joints and overall bone health. However, arthritis is not known as an equal-opportunity disorder. What this means is that arthritis is seen to target women (particularly after menopause).

Here are the statistics you need to know about:

– According to the reports and studies by CDC, women are 3x more likely to get rheumatoid arthritis than men.
– About 70% of people with rheumatoid arthritis worldwide are women
– omen are also more likely to develop osteoarthritis, with 60% of people with the disease being women.
– There were 21.5% of women diagnosed with arthritis as compared to only 16.1% of men.
– By 60 years of age about 35% women face Knee OA as compared to only 19% men

This disparity between the way arthritis affects women and men is likely to occur due to a number of factors which are:

1. The difference in anatomy

When we are comparing genders, arthritis manifests differently in both men and women. Men are more prone to arthritis in their hip joints, while women are more susceptible to arthritis in their knees and hands.

The top reason for this is that in women, tendons show a greater flexibility level in order to adapt to childbirth. This makes them more elastic and prone to injury. In addition to this, women also have wider hips that impact hip alignment, creating more pressure on outer knees and increasing the risk of injuries.

2. The cycle of female hormones

Hormones play a crucial role in arthritis too. Estrogen (a female reproductive hormone) keeps body inflammation under control. This is the reason the number of cases of arthritis is lower in younger women. Some studies have also found that women experience fewer joint symptoms during post-ovulation (when their menstrual cycles are going on) and pregnancy. This is because the levels of estrogen produced by the female body during this time are higher, as opposed to during or after menopause. After this, the estrogen and progesterone levels in a woman’s body start to plummet, resulting in increased instances of arthritis.

– A woman experiences such hormonal fluctuations through various stages like:
– Pregnancy
– Breastfeeding
– Postpartum
– Menopause
– Cases of PCOS/PCOD
– Contraceptives, or other hormonal medication

3. Increase in weight

One of the most important risk factors that contribute to arthritis, in both women and men, is excess weight, aka, obesity. As per research,1 kg of weight loss will result in a 4 kg reduction in the mechanical load exerted on the knee joint per step during daily activities. The added pressure on the joints contributes to the progression and worsening of arthritis. With age, the weight of a human body tends to increase as there is less movement, loss of muscle, and decreased metabolism, however, here gender plays a part too.

Obesity is common in women when they are going through the biggest hormonal changes in life, like pregnancy and menopause. This partially gives rise to or worsens the symptoms of arthritis during that period. In addition to that, even after adjusting for body mass index (BMI), women experience cartilage loss at a higher rate than men.

4. Genetic differences also pose as a factor

A couple of genes associated with arthritis are more commonly found in females. A gene called HLA-DRB1 is found to occur more frequently in women with the condition. Such genetic factors also contribute to higher incidences of arthritis in women.

 Effective arthritis management regimen

Now that we know that women are more prone to get arthritis as compared to men, it is important to take the right measures to either prevent the issue from occurring or to manage it in the right way possible.

When it comes to the best arthritis management regimen, proper supplementation is necessary. Here are some supplements that can help:

– Eat right and on time

Switch to a balanced plate making the most of every meal you consume. Ensure that you are having a mix of carbohydrates (rice, flour), lean proteins (paneer, tofu, chicken), and healthy fats (butter, ghee). Add a punch of fruits and veggies too.

– The right micronutrients blend

While you are consuming the macronutrients in your daily diet, micronutrients tend to get sidelined. But these are crucial for your bone health and procuring adequate micronutrients from natural sources is a tedious task. Thus, you need the perfect supplement with the right micronutrient blend to support bone and joint health.

– Hajod

The bonesetter plant that is popular for its long history of use in Ayurvedic medicine. It improves bone strength tremendously and in a natural way! However, it is not easily available as it only grows in Sri Lanka, Africa, and some regions of India.

-Curcumin (Turmeric)

Turmeric consists of an active ingredient called Curcumin that is rich in anti-inflammatory properties and helps reduce joint inflammation. But just consuming turmeric is not going to solve the problem. Switch to supplements that provide adequate amount of Curcumin needed to prevent or cure arthritis.

– three60+ Daily Joint Care & Protect Tablets

To get started on your arthritis prevention journey, you need something that gives you the perfect blend of all these ingredients along with the trust of science. That’s why there are three60+ Daily Joint Care & Protect tablets, to give you an easy, quick and effortless solution to joint problems and prevent the worsening of arthritis. They bring the best blend of nature and science for your body to strengthen your bones and increase flexibility. They are tested by doctors, too!

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Move your body

Lastly, add 30 minutes of movement to your everyday routine. Keep stress at bay by practicing mindfulness and keep monitoring your body regularly for any potential red flags that may indicate arthritis.

 Prevention is better than cure, we have all heard. Thus, it’s time for you to finally look after those joints that have helped you climb stairs, sit with your loved ones and stand proud in the crowd. Make the right choices that will help you rejoice the time with your friends and family completely pain free! Add three60+ Daily Joint Care & Protect tablets to your routine and give your joints the strength they have been waiting for!

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About The Author

Dr. Kriti Soni

Dr. Kriti Soni is a pharmaceutical scientist specialising in developing drug delivery systems and natural products