10 Foods That Help Arthritis
Helpful Arthritis Food #10: Spinach
Spinach is full of nutrients that may contain components that help decrease inflammation. Studies have shown that those with a high intake of vegetables and fruits have lower levels of inflammation. Since spinach has a high content of antioxidants and compounds that can help fight inflammation, it may be beneficial for those with arthritis.
Spinach is especially high in kaempferol, an antioxidant that helps decrease the effects of inflammatory agents found in rheumatoid arthritis. A test tube study in 2017 treated cartilage cells that were arthritic with kaempferol. The researchers found that this stopped the progression of osteoarthritis while decreasing inflammation.
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