Lifestyle10 Superfoods That Can Help Prevent Osteoarthritis

Bone problems that are in the spotlight, namely osteoarthritis or joint inflammation make it painful and stiff. This condition is the most common type of arthritis.

According to the American College of Rheumatology, osteoarthritis is most common in adults over the age of 40. But it seems that young people also have to be careful because this condition also appears in their 20s.

Fortunately, this disease can be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle and increasing consumption of superfoods. Superfoods are food groups that are rich in nutrients and can support body health.

Blueberries

The antioxidants in berries protect the body from inflammation and free radicals, molecules that can damage cells and organs. USDA researcher Ronald Prior PhD points out that one cup of wild blueberries has more antioxidant capacity than a serving of cranberries, strawberries, prunes, and raspberries.

Banana

This constipation-helping superfood is also high in magnesium and potassium, which increase bone density. Magnesium is also known to relieve the symptoms of arthritis.

Fatty fish like salmon

The omega-3 fatty acids found in fish significantly reduce joint pain and shorten the duration of morning stiffness. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports on research claiming that increased levels of omega-3 fatty acids also allow people taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to reduce their dose or stop their use.

Green tea

Green tea has anti-inflammatory properties. Studies show that the active ingredients in green tea inhibit the chemicals and enzymes that cause cartilage breakdown.

Orange

Oranges are a great source of vitamin C. In addition to helping fight colds, vitamin C is important in the normal development of cartilage. In 2010, The Arthritis Research Institute of America published an important article in the Journal of Public Health Nutrition stating that vitamin C supplementation may indeed be beneficial in preventing new cases of osteoarthritis.

Tofu

This soy protein source has been shown to reduce pain and swelling in chronic knee joint pain not associated with injury or rheumatoid arthritis.

Peanut Butter

If you're not allergic to peanuts, peanut butter should be your food of choice for its multiple nutritional benefits. The vitamin B3 found in peanut butter is a supplement that can help people with osteoporosis. Regular consumption has been found to increase flexibility and reduce joint inflammation.

Whole grain breads and cereals

A study conducted by Rheumatology, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, USA found that those with rheumatoid arthritis (and by extension osteoarthritis) had less disability, morning stiffness, and pain when they took high doses of pantothenic acid daily.

Lobster

Lobsters are an excellent source of vitamin E which helps fight damage such as arthritis. A study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine shows that vitamin E (also known as alpha-tocopherol) and other natural antioxidants in the diet may protect against knee osteoarthritis.

Pineapple

For years, professional coaches have recommended pineapple to athletes to help heal sports injuries. That's because a key enzyme in pineapple called bromelain helps reduce joint inflammation.

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