Ingredients for Conquering the Pain of Arthritis

Superfoods and Supplements for Conquering the Pain of Arthritis

 

With some thought and planning, it’s easy to make these nutrient-dense foods part of your daily diet.  With choices from virtually every food group, you’ll soon be well on your way to arming yourself to battle the pain of arthritis and begin to manage it from the inside out.


Salmon is among the richest sources of healthy fats, making it an ideal source of omega-3 fatty acids
. Inaddition, salmon contains calcium, vitamin D, and folate. Besides helping with arthritis, eating salmon may protect the cardiovascular system by preventing blood clots, repairing artery damage, raising levels of good cholesterol, and lowering blood pressure.

 

Commonly referred to as one of nature’s ‘perfect foods,’ bananas are perhaps best known for packing potassium, but they're also good sources of arthritis-fighting vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin C. They’re easy for your body to digest, and since they’re a great source of soluble fiber, they are an important player in your weight loss efforts, because you fell full after eating one without consuming a large number of calories.  

 

Another 2017 study found that fucoidan can reduce oxidative stress, swelling, and inflammation from arthritis. A 2022 study found that fucoidan had a positive effect on synovial fibrosis. This leads to joint pain and stiffness in many health conditions.

Rheumatoid arthritis: Cordycepin modulates inflammatory activities in synovial fibroblasts in a manner that may help regulate connective tissue damage in rheumatoid arthritis and related auto-immune disorders via inhibition of IL-1β-induced chemokine production.

Vitamin D is a tough one to come by in foods, but shrimp fills that bill, since they have about 30 percent of the daily recommended amount in about three ounces – much more than a cup of milk.  Shrimp also contains omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin C, along with other nutrients essential for general health, including iron and vitamin B12.

 

Hard or soft, fresh or ripened, cheese in all its variety is an excellent source of calcium for bones, and protein for muscles and other joint-supporting tissues. Cheese can be easily sliced to put on a cracker or a sandwich, grated into your favorite recipe, or eaten alongside an apple or pear for a fresh, quick snack.

 


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