More than 10 million Britons suffer from painful and debilitating arthritic and joint conditions. This disorder can cause joint inflammation and stiffness, as well as mobility issues. Although there is no cure, there are ways to alleviate symptoms.
As with many other health disorders, it is recognized that nutrition may both alleviate and exacerbate symptoms. Numerous omega-3-rich meals have been demonstrated to lessen the inflammation associated with arthritis. However, there is an unexpected beverage that might potentially be beneficial.
According to Dr. Monika Wassermann, medical director at oliolusso.com, drinking red wine “in moderation” may be good for arthritis patients.
She told Express.co.uk, “Red wine contains resveratrol, which possesses anti-inflammatory qualities.
“To get the most out of red wine, drink it in moderation.”
This initiative was supported by the Arthritis Foundation.
It explains: “Red wine has a compound in it called resveratrol, which has well-established anti-inflammatory effects.
“Some studies show wine consumption is associated with a reduced risk of knee osteoarthritis, and moderate drinking is also associated with a reduced risk of rheumatoid arthritis.”
However, excessive use of the beverage is discouraged.
“But many experts question the strength of these studies and argue it’s hard to distinguish confounding factors in this research,” it says.
“Overall, experts agree there aren’t enough health benefits in alcohol to start drinking if you don’t already do it.”
“But if you do enjoy an occasional adult beverage, drink it in moderation, said Beth McDonald, a nutritionist at the department of integrative medicine at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital in New York City.
“The general recommendation is one drink a day (of alcohol) for women, two for men.
“Any more than that squanders any benefit and can actually promote inflammation,” she said.
