Arthritis symptoms? Joint pain PREVENTED by eating more of this 25p vegetable
ARTHRITIS pain and symptoms can be caused by inflammation around the joints. But, adding more of this cheap vegetable to your diet may help to prevent joint stiffness.
This Morning's Dr Chris gives advice on arthritis
- Arthritis pain could be eased by eating more garlic
- Garlic has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
- Speak to a GP before taking garlic supplements
- Oily fish could also help to reduce symptoms
Arthritis symptoms affect about 10 million people in the UK, according to the NHS.
Signs of the condition include swelling, stiffness, restricted movement and muscle wasting.
Symptoms tend to come and go, and vary from mild to severe.
But, you could ease arthritis pain by eating more garlic, according to the National Centre on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD).
Arthritis pain: Eating more of this cheap vegetable could reduce symptoms
Arthritis pain: Prevent joint symptoms by adding more garlic to your diet
“Garlic belongs to the Liliaceae, or lily, family,” it said. “Some studies show garlic to be an antimicrobial, anticancer, cholesterol-lowering, and anti-arthritic agent. Garlic is also an antioxidant.
“Adding these potent herbs when cooking can help give your food wonderful flavour while also helping to decrease inflammation and pain from arthritis.”
Garlic’s arthritis-fighting properties come from a compound called diallyl disulphide, said the Arthritis Foundation.
Speak to a GP before taking garlic supplements, as they can sometimes be harmful, NCHPAD warned.
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Adding some other foods to your diet could also reduce joint pain.
Oily fish help to fight inflammation. Salmon, tuna, trout and mackerel are all rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
Eating fish a couple of times a week could help to ease some signs of arthritis, the Arthritis Foundation said.
Turmeric, broccoli, cabbage and cherries could also help to reduce arthritis pain.
Arthritis pain: Garlic could help to reduce inflammation
Arthritis pain: Oily fish could also help to ease symptoms
Arthritis can affect people of all ages, including children.
The most common type of arthritis in the UK is osteoarthritis.
The condition is caused by a wearing down of cartilage lining the joints.
About eight million people have osteoarthritis in the UK. Rheumatoid arthritis, the second most common type of arthritis, affects about 400,000 people.