While adding joint health supplements to your health programme has already made a noticeable difference, there are additional steps you can take to enhance this progress. According to Selvan Naicker, Brand Manager for OsteoEze®, “Choosing foods that naturally support joint health may not be sufficient to eliminate discomfort. However, combining these foods with a supplement designed to alleviate joint pain can provide the relief you seek.”
A supplement such as OsteoEze® MSM, which is a joint health supplement for healthy joints and mobility can assist in supporting joints, cartilage, and connective tissue to sustain an active lifestyle while lessening muscle damage with reduced pain and soreness associated with wear and tear in the joints.
The continuous use of a supplement such as OsteoEze® MSM together with the addition of certain foods that have natural anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, and strengthening properties can provide you with a joint health care regime to help you strengthen your bones and joints, allowing you to live an active life.
There are a variety of foods that can easily fit into your everyday diet to enhance the effects of your supplement.
Fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which have anti-inflammatory properties
Options such as salmon, trout, mackerel, herring, whitefish, and anchovies are some of the better choices when looking for help with your joints.
Calcium-rich dairy is fundamental for boosting bone health
Bone health is very important when it comes to joint health. Bones are the attachment points for ligaments and tendons which help to stabilise your joints and therefore need to be strong. Dairy products such as milk, yoghurt, and cheese are great sources of calcium. Yoghurt can also help with a healthy gut, which is fundamental when reducing inflammation. If you do not eat dairy-based calcium, you can add foods such as tofu and almonds to your diet.
Dark leafy vegetables
Cruciferous and dark leafy vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, or kale are rich in anti-inflammatory properties. They are also packed full of calcium, vitamin K, and magnesium, which can all increase bone density.
Spices
Spices such as turmeric, ginger, and oregano can be used to calm painful and swollen joints as they have potential anti-inflammatory and bone-strengthening properties.
Citrus fruits
Oranges, lemons, and grapefruits are high in vitamin C, which is essential for collagen production and maintaining healthy joints.
Green tea
Are rich in antioxidants, particularly epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), which can help reduce inflammation and slow cartilage degradation.
Fibre and protein
Oats, quinoa, and brown rice are rich in fibre and can help reduce inflammation by lowering levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) in the blood.
The addition of these foods to your diet, along with a joint health supplement, can significantly enhance your joint health. It’s crucial to care for your joints during exercise and as they undergo natural wear and tear with aging. Joints enable daily movements like bending and walking and are very important when participating in any form of exercise. Keeping them in optimal condition ensures a pain-free, mobile quality of life.
This unregistered medicine has not been evaluated by the SAHPRA for its quality, safety, or intended use. For more information, please contact Nativa (Pty) Ltd. at www.nativa.co.za. 260 Cradock Avenue, Lyttelton, Centurion, 0157, Gauteng, South Africa. Customer Care Tel Number: +27 860 628 482. Customer Care e-mail: health@nativa.co.za.
