Words to Know
Getting supplement savvy also means learning the lingo. Here is a short list of common terms you’ll encounter when using Arthritis Today’s 2006 Supplement Guide.
- Clinical trials – Human studies
- Cytokines – Chemicals produced by the body that trigger the inflammatory process; for example, C-reactive protein, interleukins, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)
- DHA – Docosahexaenoic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid, found in fish oil
- EPA– Eicosapentaenoic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid, found in fish oil
- mcg – Microgram – a unit of measurement; 1/1000 of a milligram
- mg – Milligram – a unit of measurement; 1/1000 of a gram
- NSAIDs – Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Arthritis Today, September-October 2006
