A gram of fish oil daily, which provides the body with omega 3 fatty acids, can alleviate inflammation
A review appearing on April 17, 2018 in the journal Rheumatology suggests that fish oil, vitamin K and, among those who are overweight, a calorie restricted diet could help decrease pain in people with osteoarthritis.
The review, which has been called the largest and most up to date of its kind, analysed 68 studies that examined the association between diet and osteoarthritis self-management. Authors Sally Thomas and her colleagues at the University of Surrey in Guildford, England, concluded that a gram of fish oil daily, which provides the body with omega 3 fatty acids, can alleviate inflammation, thereby relieving pain in addition to supporting cardiovascular health. An increase in vitamin K, provided by green vegetables or supplements, can also be helpful, as can ensuring adequate intake of antioxidants, including vitamins A, C and E.
For those who are overweight, restricting the number of calories consumed can improve body composition to reduce strain on the joints. Obesity is also associated with low-grade, systemic inflammation that damages joints and other tissues.
“The importance of a good diet and regular exercise should never be underestimated,” concluded lead researcher and University of Surrey Professor of Nutritional Medicine Margaret Rayman.
“A combination of good diet and regular exercise are necessary to keep joints healthy; you can’t have healthy joints with just one, you need both,” added co-author Ali Mobasheri, who is a Professor of Musculoskeletal Physiology at the University of Surrey. “Lifestyle should also be considered when attempting to reduce the pain of osteoarthritis. Patients can’t expect miracles with dietary interventions if they are overweight and drink or smoke heavily. Evidence shows that smoking and heavy drinking negatively affects body energy metabolism and inflammatory markers in the liver which may promote inflammation and disease in the body.”
https://www.prohealth.com/library/fish-oil-vitamin-k-reduce-arthritis-pain-80985
The review, which has been called the largest and most up to date of its kind, analysed 68 studies that examined the association between diet and osteoarthritis self-management. Authors Sally Thomas and her colleagues at the University of Surrey in Guildford, England, concluded that a gram of fish oil daily, which provides the body with omega 3 fatty acids, can alleviate inflammation, thereby relieving pain in addition to supporting cardiovascular health. An increase in vitamin K, provided by green vegetables or supplements, can also be helpful, as can ensuring adequate intake of antioxidants, including vitamins A, C and E.
For those who are overweight, restricting the number of calories consumed can improve body composition to reduce strain on the joints. Obesity is also associated with low-grade, systemic inflammation that damages joints and other tissues.
“The importance of a good diet and regular exercise should never be underestimated,” concluded lead researcher and University of Surrey Professor of Nutritional Medicine Margaret Rayman.
“A combination of good diet and regular exercise are necessary to keep joints healthy; you can’t have healthy joints with just one, you need both,” added co-author Ali Mobasheri, who is a Professor of Musculoskeletal Physiology at the University of Surrey. “Lifestyle should also be considered when attempting to reduce the pain of osteoarthritis. Patients can’t expect miracles with dietary interventions if they are overweight and drink or smoke heavily. Evidence shows that smoking and heavy drinking negatively affects body energy metabolism and inflammatory markers in the liver which may promote inflammation and disease in the body.”
https://www.prohealth.com/library/fish-oil-vitamin-k-reduce-arthritis-pain-80985
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