Last Updated on October 24, 2023 by Neelam Singh
Quick Take
According to a fact-check, the claim made in a YouTube video by Style Craze that chickpeas prevent osteoporosis is partially true.
The Claim
In a YouTube video uploaded by Style Craze, with 647k subscribers and 139k views, it claims that chickpeas prevent osteoporosis. The video highlights the top 9 health benefits of chickpeas, and one of the mentioned benefits is their potential in preventing osteoporosis.
Fact Check
What is arthritis?
Arthritis refers to inflammation in the joints, which can be either temporary or long-lasting. It can lead to various symptoms such as pain, stiffness, limited movement, and changes in joint shape. Key risk factors for arthritis include old age, female gender, congenital joint malformation, prior knee injury, and family history. As there is no definitive cure for arthritis, the primary objective of treatment is to alleviate symptoms associated with the condition. Treatment approaches encompass non-pharmacological interventions such as patient education, exercise, weight management, physical therapy, and physiotherapy. Pharmacological options involve the use of medications such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), local anaesthetics, glucocorticoid injections into the affected joint, and hyaluronic acid injections.
What are the symptoms of arthritis?
Arthritis is a condition characterized by inflammation in one or more joints, which can cause symptoms like pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, and joint deformities. There are various types of arthritis, each requiring different approaches to management. The diagnosis of arthritis relies on a thorough medical history and physical examination, and in some cases, additional laboratory tests and imaging may be necessary to confirm the specific type of arthritis.
Is there any evidence to suggest that chickpeas can prevent arthritis?
To some extent. There is a September 2020 study where patients diagnosed with osteoarthritis were administered 500 grams of chickpea broth (known as Nokhodāb) daily for the initial five days, followed by the same amount weekly for the subsequent three weeks. The findings of the study indicated that the consumption of chickpea broth, as part of a traditional Persian medicine (TPM) recipe, could potentially lead to improvements in knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms.
Harita Adhvaryu, Sr. Clinical Dietitian, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, says, “Chickpeas have a high lysine content, an organic compound that helps with cartilage recovery and preventing muscle fatigue. Like most Beans, chickpea also help reduce levels of C reactive protein (CRP) in the blood, which is responsible for inflammation in the joints affected by arthritis. Their high folic acid, magnesium, iron, zinc and potassium content, makes them highly beneficial to the immune system, which can trigger autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. We can say that eating legumes specially chickpea will help to strengthen your muscles health and keep you away from rheumatoid arthritis.”
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