12 Best Foods For Those Suffering From Arthritis Pain

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11. Green Tea

Green tea is one of the healthiest drinks on the planet, hands down. Recent scientific studies have found that regular consumption of green tea resulted in significant improvements in arthritis symptoms. Green tea was found to cleanse the lymph system and reduce joint inflammation.

 

12. Citrus Fruits

Citrus fruits are high in vitamin C, which is vital for the immune system. Recent studies have also shown that consumption of higher amounts of vitamin C have reduced osteoarthritis of the knees. Although how this actually works is not fully understood, there appears to be some link between vitamin C and arthritis. One study, published by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that those who had high blood levels of vitamin C had a 45 percent reduced risk of developing inflammation of the joints. Most experts suggest that you work on getting about 500 mg of vitamin C each day. Focus on food, rather than supplements, as nearly all supplements are synthetic and are not well-absorbed by the body. One orange and one cup of broccoli will get you about 200 mgs of this vitamin.

 

READ ALSO: 17 Simple Common Sense Home Remedies for Arthritis

 

Food cannot cure arthritis (as we said, nothing can) but it certainly can make this disease less painful. Small changes in your diet can get you big rewards when it comes to managing this painful disease.

References:

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

 

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