Products beneficial for joints

Dr. Alexander Sugic, an expert at the Federal Scientific Center for Nutrition Systems, points out that to maintain joint health, you must follow a comprehensive and balanced diet that contains what the joints need.

He says: "The blood must contain everything the joints need. That is, it is essential to follow a complete and balanced diet. Of course, it is necessary for it to contain a sufficient amount of protein from a variety of sources—broth, legumes, dairy products, and others. But we must know that protein from food, before it reaches the bloodstream, is broken down into individual amino acids and small chains of amino acids (peptides). From these, the joints take the proteins they need. However, joints can be affected by various diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and dysplasia. In these cases, nutrition varies according to these diseases. For example, someone with gout should not eat broth."

According to him, physical activity and maintaining a normal weight are important for joint health, as every extra kilogram places an additional burden on the joints. In addition, it's important to eat foods that are good for joints.

He says, "Dairy products should be consumed because they are the best source of calcium, which is essential for joints and bones. In cases of joint dysplasia, the diet should include adequate amounts of magnesium (parsley, spinach, legumes, dried fruits, nuts, and seeds). In addition, evidence has recently emerged of the positive effects of curcumin on joint health. However, many questions remain about its absorption."