Arthritis and Weight Loss
If you are overweight, you are up to five times more likely to develop arthritis of the knee - as well as other forms of joint pain - due to the stress that excess weight places on your joints. And if you already have arthritis, this excess weight may speed the breakdown of cartilage and worsen joint inflammation.
Carrying too much weight is a primary cause of pain and arthritis in the knees, ankles and other weight-bearing joints. Fortunately, JoMo can help you manage this stress on your joints while you concentrate on weight loss.
JoMo, an extra-strength 100% natural glucosamine and chondroitin formula containing type II collagen, supports joint and cartilage health.* And the antioxidants in the formulation help combat free radical damage that can lead to cartilage degeneration.* JoMo has an astounding oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) value of 32,619 - higher than many other "antioxidant foods"! JoMo is also shellfish free and iodine free.
To top it off, JoMo also contains 2000IU of vitamin D, and 50mg of vitamin C, considered essential for bone health and immunity protection.
Being overweight and the Risk of Arthritis and Joint Pain
Being overweight greatly increases the risk that you will develop and/or exacerbate osteoarthritis of the knee, and possibly other weight-bearing joints, because that extra weight puts extra stress on these joints.
| The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) say that overweight adults are up to five times more likely to develop knee osteoarthritis than normal-weight adults! |
About 35% of adults with diagnosed arthritis are overweight or obese. Slimming down to ideal body weight leads to significant improvements in the quality of life for people with arthritis. It also improves general overall health and lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and certain other serious diseases.
The Body Mass Index (BMI)
Do you weigh more than you should for optimal health?
Simply stepping on the scale isn't always the best way to determine whether you're overweight or obese, which is why doctors and dietitians use the Body Mass Index (BMI) as a guide. The Centers for Disease Control agree that the BMI is "a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people..."1
BMI is calculated by dividing your body weight (in kilograms) by your height (in meters), then squaring the result. For example, a man who is 6 feet tall and weighs 190 pounds has a BMI of 25.8. A woman who is 5' 8" tall and weighs 140 has a BMI of 21.3.
For adults, a BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight, while 30 or higher is obese. If your BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9, you are in the normal weight range.
Weight, Arthritis and Joint Pain
Weight is clearly tied to symptoms in certain forms of arthritis, which means that losing weight can help relieve pain and other symptoms.
Losing excess weight can also help reduce the risk of developing some forms of arthritis! For example, numerous studies have shown that weight loss is associated with a significantly lower risk of knee osteoarthritis.
Among women of normal height, for every 11 pounds of weight lost, the risk of knee osteoarthritis may drop by more than 50%.2 Among older men, if those in the obese range lost enough weight to drop down to the overweight range, and those already in the overweight category slimmed down enough to drop into the normal weight category, the incidence of osteoarthritis of the knee would drop by 21%!3 |
Scientific evidence makes it clear that those with a BMI greater than 25 have an increased risk of suffering from joint pain or some form of arthritis. Consider the following statistics:
- According to the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center, a mere 10 extra pounds can place a significant strain on arthritic joints.4
- It is estimated that a force of three to six times one's body weight presses into the knee when you're walking. That means for every extra 10 pounds you weigh, an additional 30 - 60 pounds of force slam into your knees with each step! (Pick up a 60-pound weight imagine it smacking into your knee joint every time you take a step!)
- Data from the first National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (HANES I) indicates that overweight women have nearly 4 times the risk of developing knee osteoarthritis compared to non-obese women. For overweight men, the risk is nearly 5 times greater!5
- It is estimated that people in the highest quintile (20 percent) of body weight have up to 10 times the risk of developing knee osteoarthritis than those in the lowest quintile.6
- Losing as few as 11 pounds can cut the risk of developing knee osteoarthritis by 50 percent in certain people.7
- Severely overweight people undergoing knee joint replacement may be more likely to suffer from failure of the replacement joint.8
- Arthritis is more common in people with type 2 diabetes stemming from excess body weight. David Fenson, M.D., Professor of Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine, points out that "Type 2 diabetes is [largely] a disease of people who are overweight or obese, and overweight and obesity are big risk factors for knee and hip OA."9
All of these statistics point to the same conclusion: Controlling body weight is key to slowing the progression of osteoarthritis in weight-bearing joints such as the knees and ankles.
Women, Weight and Arthritis
For women, the combination of excess weight and arthritis can be especially harmful to the quality of life in later years.
A team of researchers from the Duke University Medical Center looked at data from over 5,800 senior citizens and concluded at women suffer from disabilities much more than men do - about 2 times more!10
There are numerous reasons for this, but the primary cause is gaining weight and arthritis that begins in middle age - and doesn't go away. Being overweight and arthritis contributes up to 48% of the disability disparity between women and men, more than any other factors.
As the rate of obesity continues to rise in the United States, the rates of disability in older adults can be expected to increase. Since women are more likely than men to become overweight, and because they tend to live longer, the obesity epidemic will have its greatest impact on older women's quality of life.
JoMo Joint Health Program and Weight Loss**
Weight loss is an important part of the JoMo Joint Health Program, which includes high quality nutritional and joint support with JoMo, optimal health through diet and nutrition, as well as functional exercise and lifestyle management.
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DIETMaintaining a healthy diet rich in nutrients and anti-inflammatory foods. Learn More |
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EXERCISEStaying active and keeping joints strong. Learn More |
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OTHER THERAPIESUsing alternative therapies to support healthy joints and active lifestyle. Learn More |
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JoMoA high quality maximum strength joint nutrition and cartilage support supplement. Learn More |
Once you start taking JoMo, you'll enjoy a noticeable improvement in joint mobility and quality of life or we'll refund your money, no questions asked.
Remember, consistency is the key. "As The Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons states"...you may need to take the supplements (referring to glucosamine and chondroitin) for a couple of months before you see any results...". Learn More
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Individual results vary.
**As with any program of diet, exercise, weight loss or therapy, consult your medical practitioner, especially if you have a history of heart disease or other conditions.
