For a long time, doctors doubted that there could be any link between diet and arthritis. They saw the disease as a natural result of wear and tear on the joints, something inevitable as we age. However new research is making them reconsider this idea, as it now appears that nutrition plays a vital role in helping to prevent or ease the effects of arthritis. Eating certain foods can help to reduce the inflammation and pain and can slow the progression of the disease. This article examines the most effective diet for arthritis.

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, and may protect the joints from the damaging effects of free radicals (unstable molecules that can cause joint inflammation). Recent research shows that vitamin C can help prevent bone loss and cartilage deterioration associated with aging. Vitamin C plays a key part in repairing cartilage and helps to keep your cartilage “young”.

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When treating arthritis, the best course of action to take sometimes isn’t clear until you’ve listed and considered ALL of your alternatives. The following paragraphs should help clue you in to what changes the experts think are significant when trying to control the pain and discomfort of arthritis.

Exercise is very important. But what about diet?

For a long time, doctors doubted there could be any link between diet and osteoarthritis. They saw the disease as a natural result of wear and tear on the joints, something inevitable as we age.

But new research is making them reconsider that idea.

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Diet is an important consideration for arthritis suffers as poor nutrition has been linked to the most severe forms of this condition. Also, arthritis patients who are overweight will suffer worse as far more pressure is placed on their joints. Generally speaking, the diet recommended for arthritis sufferers is similar to that suggested for overall health and fitness – a balance of complex carbohydrates, lean protein and good fats such as those found in seeds, nuts and oily fish.

Many arthritis patients also suffer from vitamin and or mineral deficiencies and sufferers should have a regular blood check to test for this. In particular, calcium, magnesium and folic acid are critical micronutrients which should be incorporated into the arthritis diet, preferably through natural sources, or failing that using a supplement.

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