
Arthritis: Your Joints are being Poisoned by your own Cells - but, there may be a Fix
Physionic
Sep 1, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Utilize curcumin to manage arthritis conditions
The speaker personally finds the supplement curcumin to be extremely beneficial for managing several different arthritis conditions.
Manage blood sugar to slow arthritis progression
There is evidence linking higher long-term blood sugar levels (HbA1c) with osteoarthritis progression, likely because it exacerbates the formation of senescent cells.
Reduce senescent markers with regular exercise
Beyond maintaining muscle, a non-obvious benefit of exercise is its ability to reduce senescent markers known as SAPSps throughout the body.
Prevent muscle cell death by managing iron overload
These senescent macrophages release highly reactive free iron that gets taken up by muscle cells, leading to a process of cell self-destruction called ferroptosis.
Target zombie immune cells to combat muscle wasting in arthritis
In arthritic joints, specific immune cells called macrophages become senescent or 'zombie cells' which are more abundant and appear to be the primary culprits.
Target immune cells to prevent muscle poisoning in arthritis
New research suggests our own immune cells poison the muscle around joints by using iron, causing the joint instability and muscle weakness seen in arthritis.
Utilize CoQ10 to protect muscles from damage
The researchers indicate that the supplement CoQ10 shows potential to reverse many of the negative effects on muscle caused by the senescent macrophages.
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