American and British scientists have linked a diet rich in fiber, and development of osteoarthritis.
The study was conducted by the employees of the University of Manchester in the UK and tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. In total, it involved more than 6 000 people. In the beginning of the study scientists have determined with the help of a questionnaire level of fiber intake by the participants. They also had radiographic and symptomatic osteoarthritis diagnosis, assessing existing symptoms such as knee pain and swelling. In addition, one group for 9 years every day eat 19 grams of fiber, and the second — 15 grams.
The results showed that the increase in consumption of fiber may reduce the risk of developing joint disease. A group of people that consume 19 grams of fiber a day, suffered from osteoarthritis for 60% less than the second group, and the participants of the second group the risk was lowered by only 30%.
Gaoli Dai, Dr. centre for research in nutrition at tufts University, said: “Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, affecting annually millions of people. According to our estimates, nearly 10% of men and 18% of women aged 60 years and older are living with this disease. Our research was intended to prove that a diet that includes foods rich in fiber, may reduce the risk of painful knee osteoarthritis. As a result, they showed that consumption of more dietary fiber in General, significantly reduces the risk of knee pain and may even prevent it.”
It was also found that foods rich in fiber, help to lose weight and reduce cholesterol levels in the blood. To do this, scientists recommend to include in the diet of beans, brown rice, crunchy vegetables, baked potato with peel, walnuts, pecans, almonds, berries, bran and oatmeal.
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