Knee Osteoarthritis

Disease

Foods That May Help

Foods linked to Knee Osteoarthritis in the research literature.

Sesame SeedsImproves
A quarter cup per day
Source: How Not to Age
StrawberriesImproves
equivalent of 1.5 pints daily (as freeze-dried powder)
Equivalent of 1.5 pints daily for 12 weeks: inflammatory markers plummeted, significant reductions in constant, intermittent, and total pain vs placebo
Source: How Not to Age
Rose HipsImproves
5g (about 1.3 tsp) daily
Three RCTs: 5g/day powder for 3-4 months significantly reduced pain close to NSAIDs without side effects
Source: How Not to Age
GingerImproves
as little as 1/8 teaspoon powder
As little as 1/8 teaspoon powder reduces knee pain, works as well as ibuprofen but protects GI lining
Source: How Not to Age
TurmericImproves
about 1/2 teaspoon daily
16 RCTs: significantly reduced pain and improved function vs placebo, similar to NSAIDs with better safety
Source: How Not to Age
Flaxseed OilImproves
20 drops topically 3x daily
20 drops rubbed on knees 3x daily for 6 weeks beat placebo on every measure in double-blind RCT
Source: How Not to Age
Extra-Virgin Olive OilImproves
less than 1/4 teaspoon topically 3x daily
Less than 1/4 tsp topically 3x daily worked significantly better than NSAID gel for pain
Source: How Not to Age

Bioactive compounds linked to Knee Osteoarthritis in the research.

Dietary fiberProtects against
at least 25g daily
25g+ daily fiber associated with significantly lower risk of moderate/severe knee pain; Framingham cohorts found higher fiber linked to lower symptomatic osteoarthritis
Source: How Not to Age
ProbioticsImproves
Probiotics can modulate serum hs-CRP levels, pain symptoms and may improve quality of life in patients with a history of knee osteoarthritis.
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity