You should avoid these foods

In recent years, several studies have shown that nutrition with a high proportion of sugar and saturated fatty acids can damage the cartilage of the joints and the bones underneath. So who Arthrosis wants to prevent or want to alleviate your own complaints, can do a lot with the right nutrition. In this article, we explain how this looks and which food you should avoid better.

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Briefly explains: what is osteoarthritis?

The portal Gesundheitsinformation.deaccording to a portal of the Institute for Quality and Economics in the healthcare system, osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease in which the cartilage that protects the ends of the bones in the joints is gradually worn out. This wear and tear leads to a reduction in the cartilage layer and an increase in the roughness on the surface, which results in pain, stiffness and limited mobility. The most common forms are knee osteoarthritis (gonarthrosis), hip arthrosis (coxarthrosis), finger arthrosis and vertebral arthrosis (facet syndrome). Symptoms of the beginning of arthrosis are usually stress -dependent pain, which can manifest themselves in rest phases even when the osteoarthritis has been advanced and even disturb sleep. A « starting pain » is also typical, which occurs after a long calm and improves with movement.

According to the portal, the causes of osteoarthritis are diverse and range from age -related changes and genetic predisposition to injuries and misalignments to obesity, which can excessively stress the joints and promote inflammation. Arthrosis is often diagnosed by a combination of symptom analysis, physical examination and imaging methods such as X -rays. Although osteoarthritis is not curable, the course can be positively influenced by movement therapies, targeted training and, if necessary, weight loss. In severe cases, the implantation of artificial joints may be necessary.

Which diet is good for osteoarthritis?

A diet that can have a positive effect on the symptoms of osteoarthritis should primarily contain anti -inflammatory and antioxidant foods, while inflammatory foods should be avoided. The following foods are possible for this:

Food with anti -inflammatory properties:

Unsaturated fats such as olive oil, walnut oil, linseed oil and fish oil. Linseed oil is particularly recommended because of its high omega-3 fatty acids, writes the Medical Care Center (MVZ) Joint clinic from Freiburg.
• Low-fat fish, which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as herring and mackerel, the Fachklinik Allgäu recommends in an information brochure on the subject « Diet in osteoarthritis« .
• Leek vegetables, including Garlic and Onionthat contain dallyyl sulfides, a substance that can promote cartilage health.

Foods that are rich Vitamins and minerals are:

Vitamin -rich foods such as spinach, Broccoli And other dark green leafy vegetables that are rich in calcium and vitamins are in the journal Practical doctor recommended.
• Fruits and vegetables, the antioxidative effect Vitamin C and B-vitamine Included, the MVZ Joint Clinic from Freiburg recommends.

Fill -rich food:

Whole grain products, lentils and peas, help to control body weight and reduce inflammation, it says at Practical doctor.

Special recommendations from the Pharmaceutical newspaper:

Regular consumption of food that is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and if necessary supplemented by fish oil capsules.
• Use of spices such as turmeric and ginger, which are known for their anti -inflammatory properties.

Arthrosis: You should avoid these foods

In addition to a balanced and healthy diet, it is at least as important with osteoarthritis to avoid certain foods that promote the inflammatory process in the body or can only worsen the joint complaints. According to the Pharmaceutical newspaperthe portal Practical doctor and a contribution of the Avoid MVZ Joint Clinic Freiburg if you are ill from osteoarthritis:

Saturated fatty acids and animal fats:

Products such as butter, whipped cream, lard, sausages and full fat dairy products because they can promote inflammation.

Hardened fat:

Processed foods such as cookies, ready meals and cakes contain hardened fats should be avoided because they can have an inflammatory effect.

Arachidonic acid:

Animal foods such as meat, offal, eggs, cheese, sausage and milk are rich in arachidonic acid that stimulates the production of inflammatory substances in the body.

Alcohol and nicotine:

alcohol And nicotine should be avoided because they can deteriorate the oxygen supply in the body and thus also have a negative impact on the cartilage tissue.

Coffee:

Coffee and other caffeinated drinks can be disadvantageous because caffeine can damage the cartilage and promote its dismantling.