If you suffer from osteoarthritis, you’re not alone. According to the American Medical Association (AMA), most people over age 60 experience some form of osteoarthritis, even if it is mild. The most common sites are the hands and the knees and hips.
But there’s some good news—there are foods with anti-inflammatory agents that you can choose to eat that will have a beneficial effect on osteoarthritis.
It should be noted that use of these foods does not constitute a “miracle cure” of any type, but consumption of them may help to relieve some of the symptoms of arthritis, most notably painful inflammation.
Anti-inflammatory agents.
Bromelain. Pineapple is dynamite and has been recommended by sports coaches to athletes for years. Pineapple contains bromelain, which may help reduce inflammation without the potentially ulcer-causing or blood-thinning effects of taking ibuprofen.
Polyphenol. Green tea is another arthritis fighter. Green tea contains a type of polyphenol known as epigallocatechin-3 gallate, or EGCG, that inhibits the expression of the interieukin-8 gene. This is a key gene involved in the arthritis-inflammatory response.
Resveratol. If you like a glass of red wine now and then, take heart. Red wine and dark red or purple grapes contain resveratrol, which blocks creation of the COX-2 gene that creates the inflammation that causes arthritic pain.
Glutathione. Broccoli contains glutathione believed to be a powerful antioxidant and detoxifying agent.
Omega 3 Oils. A study in the May 1996 journal Epidemiology, reported that women who ate two or more servings of broiled or baked fish a week had about half the risk of getting rheumatoid arthritis as women who ate only one serving.
Gerry Morton, CEO of EnergyFirst, suggests the following EnergyFirst products that pack the benefits of these arthritis-fighting foods:
 Omega Oil: - Great on salads - Perfect for shakes - Boost your energy - Build immune system 
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 Omega Mix: - Great on oatmeal - Perfect for shakes - Boost your energy - Improve health
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 Greenergy: - Increase energy - Great Taste - Great Quality - Dissolves Fast |
