Vitamins
Food is the best source of nutrition. But making sure you have enough of these vitamins is important when you have rheumatoid arthritis: Folate/folic acid, if you take methotrexate
Calcium, especially if you use corticosteroids
Vitamin D, also helpful if you use corticosteroids.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids From Fish Oil
If you take this supplement after you wake up, it may help you get moving faster.
There’s some evidence that when taken by itself or with a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), morning stiffness might not last as long and fewer joints may feel tender.
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How much: Experts recommend 1,200 mg a day for healthy adults, but people with inflammatory arthritis may need more – up to 1,500 mg for men and postmenopausal women. Recent research has debunked the claim that calcium supplements raise heart attack risk.
Research note: Dozens of studies have found that calcium supplements with or without vitamin D improve bone health in both men and women. Whether calcium plus vitamin D can prevent fractures has been more controversial, with competing studies on both sides.
Supplements That Show Promise
5) Turmeric
This trendy spice has been touted for its antioxidant compounds and anti-inflammatory properties.
And there’s a chance it may just live up to the hype when it comes to easing pain from RA. Studies that demonstrate turmeric’s effectiveness in people with inflammatory arthritis are very small. They can interact with some medications such as blood thinners and diabetes drugs, and the supplements may not be safe if you have certain health conditions such as diabetes, gallbladder disease, and bleeding disorders.
But CBD oil does have some potential: A 2016 research review in the journal Arthritis Care & Research suggested that cannabinoid treatments could provide some pain relief and improve sleep in those with RA.