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Tip
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Studies have shown that the antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables may protect joints--especially the knee joint--from the ravages of osteoarthritis (OA). In particular, the antioxidants lutein and lycopene--both found in tomatoes--have been linked to a lower risk of OA.
Other studies have demonstrated that people with high intakes of vitamin C and beta carotene, which can be found in red peppers, broccoli, and sweet potatoes, also had a reduced risk of knee pain and disease progression.
Yet another antioxidant, vitamin E, which can be found in olive oil, wheat germ, and nuts, has been shown to ease arthritis pain better than nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Arthritis is a condition that causes pain and stiffness and sometimes redness or swelling in one or more joints. Two common forms are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis. Both diseases are three times more common in women than in men.OA causes the breakdown of the cartilage cushioning in joints and can cause the bones in the joints to become rough. OA occurs most often in weight-bearing joints, such as the spine, knees, and hips. It also often affects the fingers. Most people over the age of 60 have some OA, although they may not have symptoms.
Rheumatoid arthritis affects the lining of the joints. It is thought to be an autoimmune disease, which means that the body's infection defenses attack the body's own tissue. The disease causes inflammation, stiffness, and deformity, particularly in the joints of the hands, arms, and feet, and usually starts in early adulthood or middle age.
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