10 Foods That Help Arthritis
Helpful Arthritis Food #9: Walnuts
Walnuts are the seeds of a drupe. Without their shells, walnuts consist of 4 percent water, 15 percent protein, 14 percent carbohydrates, 7 percent dietary fiber, and 65 percent fat. They are rich in minerals, especially B vitamins and manganese.
Walnuts may be helpful for individuals with arthritis as an analysis of 13 studies found that consumption of walnuts was associated with reduced inflammation. This can be attributed to their high content of omega-3 fatty acids. In a study comparing groups who either took omega-3 fatty acids or olive oil, the group receiving omega-3 fatty acids reported lower pain levels and were able to decrease the dosage of their arthritis medication.
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