Kapanlagi.com - Joint pain is a disease that is not only suffered by the elderly, but also affects young people. Of course, it is not only activities that need to be considered, but also the food that should be reduced for joint pain sufferers.
Because food can also affect the healing of joint pain. That is why knowing the right food for joint pain sufferers is important for recovery. What are the prohibited foods? Let's check it out.
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1. Sweet Foods and Drinks
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Foods and drinks that should be reduced for joint pain sufferers are sweet foods and drinks. Sweet foods and drinks such as soda, sweet tea, candy, or cake should be limited.
This is because sweet foods trigger the release of cytokines, which are small proteins that carry inflammatory signals in the body. As a result, inflammatory reactions will occur and make our tense joints weaker.
2. High Salt Content
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Next, foods that should be reduced are foods that contain a lot of salt. Yup! It turns out that these foods contain a lot of sodium, making them forbidden for osteoarthritis sufferers.
This is because high sodium levels cause the body's cells to retain water. Swelling in the joints will increase and the risk of joint damage will also increase.
3. Milk
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Who says milk can cure joint pain? It turns out that milk can actually increase inflammation and trigger joint pain. That's why you should pay attention to foods that contain processed milk.
But not everyone can experience this, KLovers, only a few people can experience this. If when you consume processed milk, and the pain in the joints worsens, then immediately avoid processed milk.
4. Omega 6 Fatty Acids
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Not all healthy foods are good to consume, one of which is omega 6 fatty acids that must be avoided by those of you who suffer from joint pain. This is because omega 6 fatty acids play a role in cell formation and prevent inflammation.
So if the levels are excessive, then omega 6 fatty acids actually make inflammation worse. Omega 6 fatty acids are found in foods like egg yolks and red meat.
5. Nightshade Vegetables
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Apparently not all vegetables can be consumed by joint pain sufferers, and one of them is the nightshade vegetable group. Nightshade vegetables include potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, bell peppers, and sweet potatoes.
This is because nightshade vegetables contain alkaloid compounds called solanine. And this compound can increase joint pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis or a flare-up of rheumatism.
6. Fast Food
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And the last food that should be reduced in consumption for joint pain sufferers is fast food, or junk food. This is because the oil or margarine used for frying or in fast food can turn into trans fats.
Excessive intake of trans fats is known to trigger inflammation in the body, which can cause joint pain to flare up. Therefore, reducing junk food or foods containing trans fats is necessary and should be avoided.
Those are the 6 foods that need to be reduced or avoided if you experience joint pain. This is because these foods can worsen the pain.
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