Pectin Grape Juice Home Remedy

Approximately 1.3 million people suffer from rheumatoid arthritis in the United States. It typically begins with people in their middle ages, but children and young adults can develop it too. The pain associated with arthritis includes inflammation of the joints and difficulty bending hands, feet and knees. Rheumatoid arthritis is usually treated by medication, surgery and routine monitoring, and can also be treated with rest, exercise and joint care using splints. Home remedies such as drinking grape juice with pectin might also to relieve pain associated with this ailment.

Pectin and Certo

• Pectin, a natural extract found in plant cells, can reduce pain in your joints caused by arthritis. A thickening agent used in making jellies and jams, pectin is essentially a group of white complex carbohydrates found in ripe fruits and vegetables, according to "The Columbia Encyclopedia." These fruits include peaches, apples, currants and plums.

  Although there are no official studies to prove its efficiency, pectin-infused Certo has been used to reduce swelling in joints. Found in any grocery store, this product uses grapefruit, apple and citrus pectin and is used as a gelling agent in many food industries.

Grape Juice and Pectin

• For an at-home remedy for your arthritic pains, try a mixture of grape juice and Certo. Mix 2 tsp. of Certo with 1 to 3 oz. of grape juice. Drink this mixture two times a day. You can also add 2 tsp. of Certo to 8 oz. of grape juice and drink this once a day.