Foods rich in vitamins have an anti-inflammatory effect

Proper nutrition eases the troubles of osteoarthritis patients

Orange and red vegetables are rich in beta-carotene.

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Proper nutrition rich in vitamins and minerals is essential for patients with osteoarthritis, as it relieves trouble, according to the German Osteoarthritis Foundation, which clarified that vitamins C, E and beta-carotene, in addition to selenium, have an anti-inflammatory effect in the body.

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common bone diseases, and it is a non-renewable damage to the articular cartilage tissue, which works to reduce the friction resulting from the permanent movement of joints, and acts as a cushion to protect the bones.

The erosion of this protective layer due to the disease leads to the friction of the bone tissue, and the friction is accompanied by infections that affect the joint cavity and cause severe pain, swelling and stiffness.

Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits such as oranges and tangerines.

Vitamin E is found in nuts, vegetable oils and seeds.

Orange and red vegetables such as carrots, tomatoes and peppers are rich in beta-carotene.

The body can be supplied with selenium by eating legumes, nuts and cold water fish such as herring, halibut and trout.

Calcium-rich foods such as broccoli are also important components of the diet for osteoarthritis patients.

Linolenic acid, one of the valuable omega-3 fatty acids, helps fight inflammation, and its food sources are soybean oil, rapeseed, walnuts and linseed.

On the other hand, patients with osteoarthritis should stay away from red meat;

It contains arachidonic acid, which stimulates inflammatory processes.

Dairy products, eggs, sugar and white flour should also be minimized to prevent the problems from getting worse.

And take into account the drinking of tea and coffee in moderation.

It is important to stop smoking and alcohol;

Because they cause inflammatory processes to be stimulated, while motor activities should be carried out in moderation in order to stimulate blood flow, and thus relieve trouble.

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