Patient's question:
I had osteoarthritis since I was a child, though it wasn't particularly noticeable. Recently, I've found that my joints are becoming increasingly larger, and the joints are also swollen quite severely. I suspect it might be a recurrence. Please advise the doctor.Expected help: What dietary precautions should be taken for osteoarthritis?
Doctor's answer:
Dietary Recommendations for Osteoarthritis Patients1. Consume foods rich in sulfur, such as asparagus, eggs, garlic, and onions. Sulfur is essential for the repair and reconstruction of bones, cartilage, and connective tissues, and it also aids in the refinement of calcium.
2. Include foods high in histidine, such as rice, wheat, and rye. Histidine helps eliminate excess metals in the body. Also, eat foods rich in carotenoids, flavonoids, vitamin C and E, and sulfur compounds. You may also consume sulfur-rich foods like garlic, onions, broccoli sprouts, and cabbage.
3. Regularly eat fresh pineapple to increase circulation in the affected area.