While there are plenty of reasons to include more nutritious foods in your diet — to feel your best, to help maintain a healthy weight — some foods contain antioxidants that are beneficial for knee osteoarthritis. The following vitamins have been studied for their relationship to osteoarthritis of the knee, and the results indicate that the foods you eat can make a difference for both your knees and your body.
PLEASE NOTE: The studies and their findings that are presented in this article are for informational purposes only and are not meant to take the place of the advice of your doctor. By providing you with this information, Sanofi is not endorsing its content nor does it represent that the information is necessarily appropriate for you. You should consult with your doctor before starting any new health or exercise regimen.
References
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“Effect of Antioxidants on Knee Cartilage and Bone in Healthy, Middle-Aged Subjects: A Cross-Sectional Study.” Y. Wang et al. Arthritis Research and Therapy. 2007, vol. 9, art. R66.
“Lipid Peroxidation, Glutathione, Vitamin E, and Antioxidant Enzymes in Synovial Fluid From Patients With Osteoarthritis.” W. Sutipornpalangkul et al. International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases. 2009, vol. 12, pp. 324-328.
“Low Vitamin K Status Is Associated With Osteoarthritis in the Hand and Knee.” T. Neogi et al. Arthritis & Rheumatism. 2006, vol. 54, pp. 1255-1261.
“Serum Levels of Vitamin D, Sunlight Exposure, and Knee Cartilage Loss in Older Adults: The Tasmanian Older Adult Cohort Study.” C. Ding et al. Arthritis & Rheumatism. 2009, vol. 60, pp. 1381-1389.
“Vitamin D Status, Bone Mineral Density, and the Development of Radiographic Osteoarthritis of the Knee: The Rotterdam Study.” A.P. Bergink et al. Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. 2009, vol. 15, pp. 230-237.
