10 Foods That Help Arthritis
Helpful Arthritis Food #5: Garlic
Garlic is often used as a seasoning or in traditional medicine. It has been used by the ancient Egyptians and Romans. Per 100 grams, garlic can be a rich source of vitamin C, B6, manganese, and phosphorus and a moderate source for pantothenic acid, thiamin, iron, calcium, and zinc.
Some test tube studies have shown that garlic has cancer-fighting properties and helps decrease risk of dementia and heart disease. Research has also shown that garlic can help enhance the function of immune cells. Twin studies reported that the twin who consumed more garlic had a lower risk of hip osteoarthritis, which can be attributed to the anti-inflammatory properties in garlic.
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