Shoulder periarthritis flares up every day! Can fish oil effectively relieve joint pain?

Joint inflammation is a common ailment among busy urban dwellers. Patients often experience migratory pain, with no fixed location. Cold, dry weather exacerbates this, leading to stiffness in the muscles surrounding the joints. Joint pain can manifest in the spine, neck, shoulders, fingers, knees, and hips. If not addressed promptly through diet, joint problems can progress to severe joint pain and degeneration.

Inflammation is the body's immune system's response to stimulation, injury, or infection. When the body becomes hot or red, this is the inflammatory mechanism working normally. This is a normal reaction (actually a good thing) and a natural part of the recovery process. However, chronic inflammation can have negative effects on the body and health, leading to weight gain and many diseases.

In addition to the factors mentioned above, some people are more prone to joint pain due to genetics, and stress, inflammatory foods, and insufficient physical activity can increase this risk. Therefore, when we change our lifestyle and diet, we can not only reduce the risk of joint pain, but may even keep this disease away from us forever.

Processed meat

People with joint pain should avoid ham, bacon, and sausages. Processed foods (such as fast food, frozen foods, and processed meats) are a major cause of inflammation. Fried foods and partially hydrogenated oils contain trans fatty acids, a type of modified unsaturated fatty acid that increases inflammation.

Red meat

Red meats such as pork, beef, and lamb contain a lot of hidden fat. Conversely, the more red meat and processed red meat you consume, the higher your inflammatory markers will be. Therefore, it is recommended to replace them with more white meats such as fish and poultry.

fatty foods

During the oxidation of fat in the body, ketone bodies are produced, and excessive ketone bodies can irritate the joints. Therefore, it is recommended that people with rheumatoid arthritis or joint pain avoid high-fat foods such as fried foods, mooncakes, glutinous rice balls, zongzi (sticky rice dumplings), fatty meat, and milk.

Refined flour products and refined foods

Avoid refined starches such as cakes, cookies, and pastries; and avoid foods containing white sugar, rock sugar, sugary drinks, and refined carbohydrates. These foods contain substances that can exacerbate inflammation.

Tobacco and alcohol

Cigarettes contain nicotine, which causes vasoconstriction, reducing blood supply to the hands by 30%, leading to chronic ischemia and hypoxia in the fingertips. Secondly, tobacco metabolites interfere with the immune system, increasing the level of anti-cyclic citrulline antibodies. These antibodies are directly related to joint bone destruction and, together with alcohol, can trigger gout, exacerbating joint problems.

People with joint pain should eat more of the following foods:

Tomatoes and carrots

Lycopene in tomatoes helps inhibit osteoclasts, cells that break down bone tissue. Japanese pharmacist Hiroya Takahashi points out that while lycopene lacks the activity of vitamin A, it is the most potent antioxidant among all carotenoids. The human body cannot synthesize lycopene; it must be obtained from external sources. After entering the body, it is transported to the bloodstream via the lymphatic system and eventually delivered to many tissues and organs. Carrots contain vitamin A, a natural antioxidant with strong antioxidant capabilities, which can enhance the body's resistance and reduce inflammation.

fruit

Eating more fruits containing flavonoids, such as oranges, pears, pineapples, papayas, and bell peppers, may help suppress joint inflammation. These fruits also have antioxidant properties, which can reduce free radicals and slow down joint degeneration. Citrus fruits, in particular, can help suppress joint inflammation.

green tea

Green tea contains four basic phenolic compounds, among which polyphenols are antioxidants that can reduce inflammation and slow cartilage damage. However, not all green teas contain the same amount of polyphenols; matcha powder (made from ground green tea leaves) has a higher concentration than steeped green tea. Studies have shown that green tea can reduce inflammation and damage to joints caused by rheumatoid arthritis.

Fish (Omega 3 fatty acids)

Omega-3 fatty acids are unsaturated fatty acids that not only maintain the health of the heart, cardiovascular system, eyes, and brain, but also possess anti-inflammatory properties and can alleviate chronic inflammation. The anti-inflammatory activity of Omega-3 fatty acids can effectively improve arthritis, gout, and enhance muscle activity. Additionally, Omega-3 fatty acids can moisturize the skin, reduce inflammation, help improve sensitive skin, and enhance anti-inflammatory capabilities. Those with unbalanced diets or who cannot ensure a daily intake of 1200 mg of Omega-3 should choose high-quality supplements.

WHC Little Princess and Little Golden Egg use wild deep-sea fish roe from Peru and Chile with a purity of up to 95% Omega-3. Each capsule contains 1200 mg of pure fish oil in rTG form, which is more easily absorbed by the body. The EPA:DHA ratio is the golden ratio recommended by experts at 3:2 to prevent inflammation; it is also combined with Vitamin D3 to supplement calcium for bones and prevent joint pain .

Made with wild-caught deep-sea fish fry from Peru and Chile; formulated in rTG form for easier absorption; contains up to 95% pure Omega-3, effectively improving cardiovascular health; includes patented reduced coenzyme Q10 from Kaneka Corporation of Japan, reducing heart failure, spasms, and chest tightness, while also promoting heart health after stent placement and preventing restenosis; contains vitamins K2 and D3 to stabilize calcium and phosphorus metabolism; combined with high-purity fish oil for strong antioxidant effects , calcium absorption , and prevention of joint pain .

References:

Palazzo, C., Nguyen, C., Lefevre-Colau, M. M., Rannou, F. & Poiraudeau, S. Risk factors and burden of osteoarthritis. Ann. Phys. Rehabil Med. 59, 134–138 (2016).

Shawl M, Geetha T, Burnett D, Babu JR. Nutrients. Omega-3 Supplementation and Its Effects on Osteoarthritis. 2024 May 28;16(11):1650. doi: 10.3390/nu16111650.

Omega-3 Supplementation and Its Effects on Osteoarthritis