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Last Updated on September 15, 2023 by Aditi Gangal
Not exactly. There’s no proven way to prevent arthritis. People believe that arthritis and osteoarthritis are the same but arthritis is a general term and osteoarthritis is a type of it. You can take steps to reduce the risk of stiff and painful joints as a person ages. In most cases, arthritis is caused due to genetics. There may be a fault in the immune system that causes the body to attack its own tissues in the joints, as seen in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Regular exercise is one of the most important strategies that may help you to live an easy life with another type of arthritis, i.e., osteoarthritis arthritis. Exercise can help keep your weight down, which reduces stress on your joints, which is helpful in osteoarthritis.
Although diet cannot cure arthritis, a balanced, nutritious diet will eventually prevent further damage to the joints. Changes in diet, such as avoiding food that can increase inflammation, can help with the symptoms of arthritis, which include pain, stiffness, and swelling. Consumption of foods that are rich in vitamins A, C, and E can prevent further damage to the joints. Include a variety of foods to ensure adequate vitamins, minerals, protein and fibre.
In context with what to eat, we often hear that moringa can help reduce arthritis pain. Moringa, due to its anti-inflammatory properties, is considered great for arthritis management. It may also help reduce other symptoms of arthritis but it cannot cure or reverse the condition. Likewise eating pomegranate can be beneficial for arthritis pain. Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticarcinogenic effects that can relieve osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. So, certain foods might have a role in preventing arthritis.
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