I see it all the time: Many people only go to the doctor when the cartilage damage is already quite advanced. Then it becomes difficult – and sometimes surgery is the only option left. But it doesn't have to come to that. Perhaps now is the right time for you to make a change.

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00:00 | Preventing osteoarthritis
01:34 | Legumes
02:51 | Whole grains
04:29 | Tomatoes
05:28 | Smartly supporting your joints
07:46 | Beets
08:35 | Berries
09:35 | What happens in osteoarthritis?

10:58 | Avocado
12:21 | Cocoa
13:36 | What you should avoid

14:51 | Nuts and seeds

16:10 | Olives and olive oil

17:15 | Adjust your lifestyle

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What really happens in the joint with osteoarthritis

To understand why nutrition plays a role at all, it's worth taking a brief look inside the joint. Healthy cartilage functions like a smooth shock absorber. It absorbs stress, distributes pressure evenly, and ensures that the bones don't rub directly against each other. In osteoarthritis, this shock absorber gradually becomes thinner, cracked, and less elastic. Movements feel stiffer, and getting out of bed in the morning becomes a short warm-up before the joints can move somewhat normally again. As the disease progresses, pain and occasional swelling develop.

At the same time, a vicious cycle begins: Breakdown products from the damaged cartilage irritate the synovial membrane. This reacts by releasing inflammatory substances. The inflammation, in turn, accelerates cartilage degradation. It's a self-reinforcing process that not only alters the cartilage but also the underlying bone, potentially causing additional discomfort. This is precisely where diet and lifestyle come into play, as they can reduce inflammation, relieve stress on the joints, and slow the progression of the disease.

Nicely nourishing your joints: Why nutrition is more than just a side dish

You can't eat your way out of osteoarthritis, nor can you cure it with specific foods. But with every bite, you can influence the activity of inflammatory processes and the stress placed on your joints. Certain foods tend to promote inflammation, while others help the body reduce it. Highly processed foods, excessive sugar, unhealthy fats, and large quantities of red meat often act as fuel for low-grade inflammation. A predominantly fresh, plant-based diet rich in healthy fats, fiber, and protective phytochemicals, on the other hand, can help calm this internal "fire."

Cited studies:

Study 1: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31192...
Study 2: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15986...
Study 3: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30699...
Study 4: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16109...
Study 5: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25709...
Study 6: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16136...
Study 7: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31095...

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