Foods for joint pain: Fiber, fats, protein, and more []Dr. Stella Bard is an ABMS board certified rheumatologist with more than 10 years of hands-on experience in managing complex rheumatologic concerns. She is currently a practicing physician in the states of New York and Texas.n[]Educationn
- n
- City University of New York Brooklyn College, BAn
- State University of New York – Downstate, MDnn[]Certificationsn
- n
- American Board of Internal Medicine – Rheumatologynn”},”avatar”:{“title”:””,”width”:500,”height”:500,”src”:”https://post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Stella-Bard-Headshot-500×500-Bio.png”}}],”id”:”mnt-3101481″,”updateReason”:[],”editor”:”Ruth Eagle”,”factCheckedBy”:””,”factCheckers”:[],”articleHistory”:{“2024-07-16”:{“updateReason”:[],”authors”:”Caitlin Geng”,”editor”:”Ruth Eagle”,”copyEditor”:”Naomi Farr”,”medicallyReviewedBy”:”Stella Bard, MD”}},”articleDates”:{“factChecked”:{“date”:null,”display”:””},”medicallyReviewed”:{“date”:1721091600,”display”:”July 16, 2024″},”published”:{“date”:1721091600,”display”:”July 16, 2024″},”lastUpdates”:{“date”:1721091600,”display”:”July 16, 2024″},”modified”:{“date”:1721140447,”display”:”July 16, 2024″}},”type”:”healthfeature”,”language”:”en”},”cesData”:{“metaDescription”:”Certain foods, such as fruits and vegetables and healthy fats may help lower inflammation and reduce joint pain. Read about foods and popular diets here.”,”title”:”Foods for joint pain: Fiber, fats, protein, and more”,”iab_tag_tier_1″:[],”iab_tag_tier_2″:[],”mpdTags”:[{“confidence”:0.9925228514843373,”type”:”topic_level_1″,”value”:”health”},{“confidence”:0.8231370210311643,”type”:”topic_level_2″,”value”:”nutrition_and_body_image”},{“confidence”:0.6248361013405064,”type”:”topic_level_3″,”value”:”nutrition”},{“confidence”:0.5088760427055086,”type”:”topic_level_4″,”value”:”disease_diet_remedies”},{“confidence”:0.6727915659721757,”type”:”entity”,”value”:”joint pain”}]},”relatedStories”:[{“title”:”Organ fat in midlife could heighten Alzheimer’s risk via inflammation”,”link”:”https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/organ-fat-in-midlife-could-heighten-alzheimers-risk-via-inflammation”,”thumbnail”:”https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/12/Alzheimers-Risk-6331097-Thumb.jpg”,”summary”:”Excessive fat around organs in midlife could contribute to Alzheimer’s risk due through neuroinflammation, the results of three small studies have suggested.”},{“title”:”Dark chocolate may help lower type 2 diabetes risk”,”link”:”https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/dark-chocolate-may-help-lower-type-2-diabetes-risk”,”thumbnail”:”https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/12/dark-chocolate-Stocksy_txp5268be71Qyf300_Medium_1790134-Thumb.jpg”,”summary”:”Eating dark chocolate may help decrease type 2 diabetes risk, but milk chocolate does not offer similar protection, a recent study suggests.”},{“title”:”Study identifies 11 strong predictors for dementia that may aid early diagnosis”,”link”:”https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/11-strong-predictors-dementia-20-years-early-diagnosis-diabetes-obesity”,”thumbnail”:”https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/12/cognitive-physical-health-collage-732×549-thumbnail.jpg”,”summary”:”A new report has identified several factors that can strongly predict at age 60 if people will develop dementia by 80, including having diabetes, not exercising, having a stroke, and not engaging in hobbies.”},{“title”:”Losing muscle may increase risk of developing dementia”,”link”:”https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/losing-muscle-aging-may-increase-risk-dementia”,”thumbnail”:”https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/12/Muscle-dementia-GettyImages-149523960-Thumb.jpg”,”summary”:”Sarcopenia is linked to an increased risk of dementia, a new study finds, but suggests that older adults may reduce this risk by exercising and consuming adequate protein.”},{“title”:”Lenacapavir injection lowers HIV risk by 96%”,”link”:”https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/lenacapavir-injection-lowers-hiv-risk-by-96″,”thumbnail”:”https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/12/injection-vials-factory-732×549-thumbnail.jpg”,”summary”:”Lenacapavir, an antiretroviral drug typically used to treat HIV infections, can also effectively prevent them, a phase 3 clinical trial has shown.”}],”infiniteScroll”:true,”infScrollArticles”:[{“title”:[“Joint supplements: 6 supplements for healthy joints”],”text”:[“Many people choose to take supplements to support their joints and manage joint pain. Read about six of the best joint pain supplements here.”],”link”:”/articles/joint-supplements”,”imageAlt”:”Joint supplements: 6 supplements for healthy joints”,”thumbnail”:”https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/08/2082556-1855410-Joint-supplements-6-supplements-for-healthy-joints-732×549-Feature-732×549.jpg”,”medicallyReviewedBy”:{“reviewerName”:”Grant Tinsley, Ph.D., CSCS,*D, CISSN”,”reviewerImage”:{“path”:”https://post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Grant-Tinsley-500×500-Bio.png”,”width”:200,”height”:200,”altText”:””},”specialties”:[]},”isNutrition”:false,”authors”:[{“id”:934,”name”:{“display”:”Jon Johnson”,”first”:”Jon”,”last”:”Johnson”},”userLogin”:”jjohnson”,”links”:{“website”:””,”facebook”:””,”linkedin”:””,”twitter”:””,”instagram”:””,”tiktok”:””},”link”:”/authors/jon-johnson”,”type”:{“value”:”author”,”label”:”Author”},”nid”:””,”specialties”:[],”guestTitle”:””,”bio”:{“text”:”[]Jon is a writer from California and now floats somewhere on an island in the Mediterranean. He thinks most issues can be solved by petting a good dog, and he spends plenty of time doing so. Time not spent at his desk is probably spent making art or entertaining humans or other animals.n”},”avatar”:{“title”:””,”width”:500,”height”:500,”src”:”https://post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/06/500x500_Jon_Johnson.png”}},{“id”:5029,”name”:{“display”:”Kristina Iavarone”,”first”:”Kristina”,”last”:”Iavarone”},”userLogin”:”kgalea”,”links”:{“website”:”https://kristinagalea.com/”,”facebook”:””,”linkedin”:”https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinaiavarone/”,”twitter”:””,”instagram”:””,”tiktok”:””},”link”:”/authors/kristinaiavarone”,”type”:{“value”:”author”,”label”:”Author”},”nid”:””,”specialties”:[],”guestTitle”:””,”bio”:{“text”:”
[]Kristina is a freelance writer and translator who creates content for the English, Maltese and Spanish markets. She specializes in health and wellness but also writes about entrepreneurship and provides tips for people starting their own businesses. When she’s not writing, she’s either at a café or exploring new places with her husband.n”},”avatar”:{“title”:””,”width”:800,”height”:1000,”src”:”https://post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/03/Untitled-design-2.png”}}],”reviewedByHeader”:”Medically reviewed by”},{“title”:[“Can alcohol cause joint pain?”],”text”:[“Alcohol consumption can cause joint pain for some people, especially those with gout or at risk of gout. Learn more here. “],”link”:”/articles/alcohol-and-joint-pain”,”imageAlt”:”Can alcohol cause joint pain?”,”thumbnail”:”https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/alcohol-joint-pain-collage-732×549-thumbnail.jpg”,”isNutrition”:false,”authors”:[{“id”:942,”name”:{“display”:”Jenna Fletcher”,”first”:”Jenna”,”last”:”Fletcher”},”userLogin”:”jennafletcher”,”links”:{“website”:””,”facebook”:””,”linkedin”:””,”twitter”:””,”instagram”:””,”tiktok”:””},”link”:”/authors/jenna-fletcher”,”type”:{“value”:”author”,”label”:”Author”},”nid”:””,”specialties”:[],”guestTitle”:””,”bio”:{“text”:”
[]Jenna Fletcher is a freelance writer and content creator. She writes extensively about health and wellness. As a mother of one stillborn twin, she has a personal interest in writing about overcoming grief and postpartum depression and anxiety, and reducing the stigma surrounding child loss and mental healthcare. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Muhlenberg College.n”},”avatar”:{“title”:””,”width”:500,”height”:500,”src”:”https://post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/06/500x500_Jenna_Fletcher.png”}}],”reviewedByHeader”:”Medically reviewed by”},{“title”:[“What is the paleo diet?”],”text”:[“The Paleolithic, or paleo, diet includes only foods that people would have eaten in the Stone Age. It primarily focuses on meat and plant-based foods…”],”link”:”/articles/93478-2″,”imageAlt”:”What is the paleo diet?”,”thumbnail”:”https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/02/93478_1100-1-732×549.jpg”,”medicallyReviewedBy”:{“reviewerName”:”Kathy W. Warwick, RDN, CDCES”,”reviewerImage”:{“path”:”https://post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Kathy-Warwick-500×500-Bio.png”,”width”:200,”height”:200,”altText”:””},”specialties”:[]},”isNutrition”:false,”authors”:[{“id”:903,”name”:{“display”:”Yvette Brazier”,”first”:”Yvette”,”last”:”Brazier”},”userLogin”:”ybrazier”,”links”:{“website”:””,”facebook”:””,”linkedin”:””,”twitter”:””,”instagram”:””,”tiktok”:””},”link”:”/authors/yvette-brazier”,”type”:{“value”:”author”,”label”:”Author”},”nid”:””,”specialties”:[],”guestTitle”:””,”bio”:{“text”:”
[]Yvette is an Editor for Medical News Today’s Updates team, which focuses on maintaining the quality and accuracy of our clinical content. Before joining the team in 2015, Yvette studied languages and linguistics, qualified as a teacher, and went on to teach English, mostly on government sponsored projects across the globe. Her main specialty areas were health communications, writing teaching texts and manuals, and creating online courses. Her hobbies include cycling and scuba diving, and she loves to be outdoors.n”},”avatar”:{“title”:””,”width”:500,”height”:500,”src”:”https://post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/06/500x500_Yvette_Brazier.png”}}],”reviewedByHeader”:”Medically reviewed by”},{“title”:[“What can cause joint pain at night?”],”text”:[“Joint pain at night can develop due to a person’s sleeping position, the mattresses and pillows they use, and existing medical conditions. Learn more…”],”link”:”/articles/joint-pain-at-night”,”imageAlt”:”What can cause joint pain at night?”,”thumbnail”:”https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/reaching-bedside-lamp-732×549-thumbnail.jpg”,”medicallyReviewedBy”:{“reviewerName”:”Angela M. Bell, MD, FACP”,”reviewerImage”:{“path”:”https://post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Angela-Bell-500×500-Bio.png”,”width”:200,”height”:200,”altText”:””},”specialties”:[]},”isNutrition”:false,”authors”:[{“id”:681,”name”:{“display”:”Nancy Lovering”,”first”:”Nancy”,”last”:”Lovering”},”userLogin”:”nancyloveringwriter”,”links”:{“website”:””,”facebook”:””,”linkedin”:”https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancylovering/”,”twitter”:”NancyLovering”,”instagram”:””,”tiktok”:””},”link”:”/authors/nancy-lovering”,”type”:{“value”:”author”,”label”:”Author”},”nid”:””,”specialties”:[“”],”guestTitle”:””,”bio”:{“text”:”
[]Nancy Lovering is a writer with a background in public education, where she works as an education assistant. Her training and experience encompass neurodivergent profiles such as autism and ADHD, as well as medical realms covering conditions such as diabetes, autoimmune disease, and traumatic brain injury. Follow her on Twitter or LinkedIn.n”},”avatar”:{“title”:””,”width”:539,”height”:640,”src”:”https://post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Head-shot-screen-shot-2.png”}}],”reviewedByHeader”:”Medically reviewed by”},{“title”:[“What causes menopause joint pain and what to do about it”],”text”:[“Joint pain is common in menopause and can be influenced by hormones and lifestyle factors. Read about the causes of joint pain and the treatment…”],”link”:”/articles/menopause-and-joint-pain”,”imageAlt”:”What causes menopause joint pain and what to do about it”,”thumbnail”:”https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/menopause-joint-GettyImages-872364726-Thumb.jpg”,”medicallyReviewedBy”:{“reviewerName”:”Shilpa Amin, M.D., CAQ, FAAFP”,”reviewerImage”:{“path”:”https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/12/shilpa-amin.jpg”,”width”:200,”height”:200,”altText”:””}},”isNutrition”:false,”authors”:[{“id”:1586,”name”:{“display”:”Hana Ames”,”first”:”Hana”,”last”:”Ames”},”userLogin”:”hames”,”links”:{“website”:”http://www.hrawriting.com”,”facebook”:”www.facebook.com/hrawriting”,”linkedin”:””,”twitter”:”hrawriting”,”instagram”:””,”tiktok”:””},”link”:”/authors/hana-ames”,”type”:{“value”:”author”,”label”:”Author”},”nid”:””,”specialties”:[],”guestTitle”:””,”bio”:{“text”:”[]Hana is a freelance writer from the United Kingdom. She’s a graduate of The University of Bedfordshire, with a degree in English. She writes on a wide variety of topics, but most extensively on health and wellness. She loves researching new topics and learning new things.
nIn her free time, Hana is an avid reader and enjoys playing board games, cooking, and spending time with her three cats and two dogs. She also loves to travel, in particular visiting Seattle and Amsterdam.n”},”avatar”:{“title”:””,”width”:1240,”height”:1550,”src”:”https://post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/06/WhatsApp-Image-2023-05-16-at-09.17.18.jpeg”}}],”reviewedByHeader”:”Medically reviewed by”}],”hidePlacements”:[],”userPreloadDrivers”:{“headerNewsletter”:{“_driverPath”:”/articles/foods-for-joint-pain”,”_contentIndex”:”page”,”driverId”:”ff4ad816-143d-4c2a-968c-ea480f595bfe”,”siteId”:”40fa3d40-7108-11ea-a8fe-ab86e8b4e4d7″,”site”:”mnt”,”status”:”on”,”deleted”:false,”overridePredictiveRPM”:false,”created”:”2022-12-19T15:45:12.000Z”,”updated”:”2024-12-02T21:12:00.000Z”,”createdBy”:”liallison@redventures.com”,”updatedBy”:”eprater@rvohealth.com”,”isTest”:true,”overridePredictiveRPMType”:”none”,”sdapiTestName”:””,”rewardType”:””,”modelType”:””,”customModel”:false,”holdout”:””,”imageMobile”:”https://post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2ppuDefaultDesktop.jpg”,”color”:”#8E0B0F”,”driverTypeId”:”1ed6a315-4241-4254-92ae-17d0570ee038″,”sailthruAccount”:”mnt”,”source”:”menu_newsletter_link”,”titleOverride”:”“You are my favorite medical source online””,”callToAction”:”Join us”,”id”:”63422538-0caf-42be-8262-7835128de6ef”,”trackingNumber”:39685,”adTagIds”:[“5bfa54a0-cb61-11ea-841d-230b5918b98d”],”articlePlacement”:”headerNewsletter”,”image”:”https://post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2ppuDefaultDesktop.jpg”,”secondarySubscriptionSubhead”:”Other newsletters you won’t want to miss:”,”titleOverrideMobile”:”“You are my favorite medical source online””,”secondaryNewsletters”:[],”descriptionModal”:”Join the thousands who trust MNT for accurate, timely medical information. Our expert writers and medical professionals provide daily health news and insights. See why we’re the go-to source for savvy readers.”,”includeFeedbackStep”:false,”driverType”:”headerNewsletter”,”verticalId”:”7b2406da-a0bd-42a6-95aa-7d6c6d2e0d75″,”verticalName”:”MNT Daily”,”lists”:[“MNT Daily News”],”newsletterMeta”:true,”name”:”lifecycle_header_mnt_newsletter”,”imageDesktop”:”https://post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2ppuDefaultDesktop.jpg”,”descriptionModalMobile”:””,”driverPlacementId”:”d5b8e667-55c1-4a6d-b05d-728a1733109b”,”campaignName”:”lifecycle_header_mnt_newsletter_39685″,”productId”:”lifecycle_header_mnt_newsletter_39685″,”_uuid”:”m1df640e3-403d-42e4-9402-00c382414cf6mpd_headerNewsletter_ff4ad816-143d-4c2a-968c-ea480f595bfe”,”cpm”:5.474866474651426e+307}},”travelerDisabledReasons”:[“Ineligible site (mnt)”,”Traveler A/B test is disabled for the user (value=”undefined”)”]}})})() ]]>
- American Board of Internal Medicine – Rheumatologynn”},”avatar”:{“title”:””,”width”:500,”height”:500,”src”:”https://post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Stella-Bard-Headshot-500×500-Bio.png”}}],”id”:”mnt-3101481″,”updateReason”:[],”editor”:”Ruth Eagle”,”factCheckedBy”:””,”factCheckers”:[],”articleHistory”:{“2024-07-16”:{“updateReason”:[],”authors”:”Caitlin Geng”,”editor”:”Ruth Eagle”,”copyEditor”:”Naomi Farr”,”medicallyReviewedBy”:”Stella Bard, MD”}},”articleDates”:{“factChecked”:{“date”:null,”display”:””},”medicallyReviewed”:{“date”:1721091600,”display”:”July 16, 2024″},”published”:{“date”:1721091600,”display”:”July 16, 2024″},”lastUpdates”:{“date”:1721091600,”display”:”July 16, 2024″},”modified”:{“date”:1721140447,”display”:”July 16, 2024″}},”type”:”healthfeature”,”language”:”en”},”cesData”:{“metaDescription”:”Certain foods, such as fruits and vegetables and healthy fats may help lower inflammation and reduce joint pain. Read about foods and popular diets here.”,”title”:”Foods for joint pain: Fiber, fats, protein, and more”,”iab_tag_tier_1″:[],”iab_tag_tier_2″:[],”mpdTags”:[{“confidence”:0.9925228514843373,”type”:”topic_level_1″,”value”:”health”},{“confidence”:0.8231370210311643,”type”:”topic_level_2″,”value”:”nutrition_and_body_image”},{“confidence”:0.6248361013405064,”type”:”topic_level_3″,”value”:”nutrition”},{“confidence”:0.5088760427055086,”type”:”topic_level_4″,”value”:”disease_diet_remedies”},{“confidence”:0.6727915659721757,”type”:”entity”,”value”:”joint pain”}]},”relatedStories”:[{“title”:”Organ fat in midlife could heighten Alzheimer’s risk via inflammation”,”link”:”https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/organ-fat-in-midlife-could-heighten-alzheimers-risk-via-inflammation”,”thumbnail”:”https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/12/Alzheimers-Risk-6331097-Thumb.jpg”,”summary”:”Excessive fat around organs in midlife could contribute to Alzheimer’s risk due through neuroinflammation, the results of three small studies have suggested.”},{“title”:”Dark chocolate may help lower type 2 diabetes risk”,”link”:”https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/dark-chocolate-may-help-lower-type-2-diabetes-risk”,”thumbnail”:”https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/12/dark-chocolate-Stocksy_txp5268be71Qyf300_Medium_1790134-Thumb.jpg”,”summary”:”Eating dark chocolate may help decrease type 2 diabetes risk, but milk chocolate does not offer similar protection, a recent study suggests.”},{“title”:”Study identifies 11 strong predictors for dementia that may aid early diagnosis”,”link”:”https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/11-strong-predictors-dementia-20-years-early-diagnosis-diabetes-obesity”,”thumbnail”:”https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/12/cognitive-physical-health-collage-732×549-thumbnail.jpg”,”summary”:”A new report has identified several factors that can strongly predict at age 60 if people will develop dementia by 80, including having diabetes, not exercising, having a stroke, and not engaging in hobbies.”},{“title”:”Losing muscle may increase risk of developing dementia”,”link”:”https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/losing-muscle-aging-may-increase-risk-dementia”,”thumbnail”:”https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/12/Muscle-dementia-GettyImages-149523960-Thumb.jpg”,”summary”:”Sarcopenia is linked to an increased risk of dementia, a new study finds, but suggests that older adults may reduce this risk by exercising and consuming adequate protein.”},{“title”:”Lenacapavir injection lowers HIV risk by 96%”,”link”:”https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/lenacapavir-injection-lowers-hiv-risk-by-96″,”thumbnail”:”https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/12/injection-vials-factory-732×549-thumbnail.jpg”,”summary”:”Lenacapavir, an antiretroviral drug typically used to treat HIV infections, can also effectively prevent them, a phase 3 clinical trial has shown.”}],”infiniteScroll”:true,”infScrollArticles”:[{“title”:[“Joint supplements: 6 supplements for healthy joints”],”text”:[“Many people choose to take supplements to support their joints and manage joint pain. Read about six of the best joint pain supplements here.”],”link”:”/articles/joint-supplements”,”imageAlt”:”Joint supplements: 6 supplements for healthy joints”,”thumbnail”:”https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/08/2082556-1855410-Joint-supplements-6-supplements-for-healthy-joints-732×549-Feature-732×549.jpg”,”medicallyReviewedBy”:{“reviewerName”:”Grant Tinsley, Ph.D., CSCS,*D, CISSN”,”reviewerImage”:{“path”:”https://post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Grant-Tinsley-500×500-Bio.png”,”width”:200,”height”:200,”altText”:””},”specialties”:[]},”isNutrition”:false,”authors”:[{“id”:934,”name”:{“display”:”Jon Johnson”,”first”:”Jon”,”last”:”Johnson”},”userLogin”:”jjohnson”,”links”:{“website”:””,”facebook”:””,”linkedin”:””,”twitter”:””,”instagram”:””,”tiktok”:””},”link”:”/authors/jon-johnson”,”type”:{“value”:”author”,”label”:”Author”},”nid”:””,”specialties”:[],”guestTitle”:””,”bio”:{“text”:”[]Jon is a writer from California and now floats somewhere on an island in the Mediterranean. He thinks most issues can be solved by petting a good dog, and he spends plenty of time doing so. Time not spent at his desk is probably spent making art or entertaining humans or other animals.n”},”avatar”:{“title”:””,”width”:500,”height”:500,”src”:”https://post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/06/500x500_Jon_Johnson.png”}},{“id”:5029,”name”:{“display”:”Kristina Iavarone”,”first”:”Kristina”,”last”:”Iavarone”},”userLogin”:”kgalea”,”links”:{“website”:”https://kristinagalea.com/”,”facebook”:””,”linkedin”:”https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinaiavarone/”,”twitter”:””,”instagram”:””,”tiktok”:””},”link”:”/authors/kristinaiavarone”,”type”:{“value”:”author”,”label”:”Author”},”nid”:””,”specialties”:[],”guestTitle”:””,”bio”:{“text”:”
[]Kristina is a freelance writer and translator who creates content for the English, Maltese and Spanish markets. She specializes in health and wellness but also writes about entrepreneurship and provides tips for people starting their own businesses. When she’s not writing, she’s either at a café or exploring new places with her husband.n”},”avatar”:{“title”:””,”width”:800,”height”:1000,”src”:”https://post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/03/Untitled-design-2.png”}}],”reviewedByHeader”:”Medically reviewed by”},{“title”:[“Can alcohol cause joint pain?”],”text”:[“Alcohol consumption can cause joint pain for some people, especially those with gout or at risk of gout. Learn more here. “],”link”:”/articles/alcohol-and-joint-pain”,”imageAlt”:”Can alcohol cause joint pain?”,”thumbnail”:”https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/alcohol-joint-pain-collage-732×549-thumbnail.jpg”,”isNutrition”:false,”authors”:[{“id”:942,”name”:{“display”:”Jenna Fletcher”,”first”:”Jenna”,”last”:”Fletcher”},”userLogin”:”jennafletcher”,”links”:{“website”:””,”facebook”:””,”linkedin”:””,”twitter”:””,”instagram”:””,”tiktok”:””},”link”:”/authors/jenna-fletcher”,”type”:{“value”:”author”,”label”:”Author”},”nid”:””,”specialties”:[],”guestTitle”:””,”bio”:{“text”:”
[]Jenna Fletcher is a freelance writer and content creator. She writes extensively about health and wellness. As a mother of one stillborn twin, she has a personal interest in writing about overcoming grief and postpartum depression and anxiety, and reducing the stigma surrounding child loss and mental healthcare. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Muhlenberg College.n”},”avatar”:{“title”:””,”width”:500,”height”:500,”src”:”https://post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/06/500x500_Jenna_Fletcher.png”}}],”reviewedByHeader”:”Medically reviewed by”},{“title”:[“What is the paleo diet?”],”text”:[“The Paleolithic, or paleo, diet includes only foods that people would have eaten in the Stone Age. It primarily focuses on meat and plant-based foods…”],”link”:”/articles/93478-2″,”imageAlt”:”What is the paleo diet?”,”thumbnail”:”https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/02/93478_1100-1-732×549.jpg”,”medicallyReviewedBy”:{“reviewerName”:”Kathy W. Warwick, RDN, CDCES”,”reviewerImage”:{“path”:”https://post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Kathy-Warwick-500×500-Bio.png”,”width”:200,”height”:200,”altText”:””},”specialties”:[]},”isNutrition”:false,”authors”:[{“id”:903,”name”:{“display”:”Yvette Brazier”,”first”:”Yvette”,”last”:”Brazier”},”userLogin”:”ybrazier”,”links”:{“website”:””,”facebook”:””,”linkedin”:””,”twitter”:””,”instagram”:””,”tiktok”:””},”link”:”/authors/yvette-brazier”,”type”:{“value”:”author”,”label”:”Author”},”nid”:””,”specialties”:[],”guestTitle”:””,”bio”:{“text”:”
[]Yvette is an Editor for Medical News Today’s Updates team, which focuses on maintaining the quality and accuracy of our clinical content. Before joining the team in 2015, Yvette studied languages and linguistics, qualified as a teacher, and went on to teach English, mostly on government sponsored projects across the globe. Her main specialty areas were health communications, writing teaching texts and manuals, and creating online courses. Her hobbies include cycling and scuba diving, and she loves to be outdoors.n”},”avatar”:{“title”:””,”width”:500,”height”:500,”src”:”https://post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/06/500x500_Yvette_Brazier.png”}}],”reviewedByHeader”:”Medically reviewed by”},{“title”:[“What can cause joint pain at night?”],”text”:[“Joint pain at night can develop due to a person’s sleeping position, the mattresses and pillows they use, and existing medical conditions. Learn more…”],”link”:”/articles/joint-pain-at-night”,”imageAlt”:”What can cause joint pain at night?”,”thumbnail”:”https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/reaching-bedside-lamp-732×549-thumbnail.jpg”,”medicallyReviewedBy”:{“reviewerName”:”Angela M. Bell, MD, FACP”,”reviewerImage”:{“path”:”https://post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Angela-Bell-500×500-Bio.png”,”width”:200,”height”:200,”altText”:””},”specialties”:[]},”isNutrition”:false,”authors”:[{“id”:681,”name”:{“display”:”Nancy Lovering”,”first”:”Nancy”,”last”:”Lovering”},”userLogin”:”nancyloveringwriter”,”links”:{“website”:””,”facebook”:””,”linkedin”:”https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancylovering/”,”twitter”:”NancyLovering”,”instagram”:””,”tiktok”:””},”link”:”/authors/nancy-lovering”,”type”:{“value”:”author”,”label”:”Author”},”nid”:””,”specialties”:[“”],”guestTitle”:””,”bio”:{“text”:”
[]Nancy Lovering is a writer with a background in public education, where she works as an education assistant. Her training and experience encompass neurodivergent profiles such as autism and ADHD, as well as medical realms covering conditions such as diabetes, autoimmune disease, and traumatic brain injury. Follow her on Twitter or LinkedIn.n”},”avatar”:{“title”:””,”width”:539,”height”:640,”src”:”https://post.medicalnewstoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Head-shot-screen-shot-2.png”}}],”reviewedByHeader”:”Medically reviewed by”},{“title”:[“What causes menopause joint pain and what to do about it”],”text”:[“Joint pain is common in menopause and can be influenced by hormones and lifestyle factors. Read about the causes of joint pain and the treatment…”],”link”:”/articles/menopause-and-joint-pain”,”imageAlt”:”What causes menopause joint pain and what to do about it”,”thumbnail”:”https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/menopause-joint-GettyImages-872364726-Thumb.jpg”,”medicallyReviewedBy”:{“reviewerName”:”Shilpa Amin, M.D., CAQ, FAAFP”,”reviewerImage”:{“path”:”https://media.post.rvohealth.io/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/12/shilpa-amin.jpg”,”width”:200,”height”:200,”altText”:””}},”isNutrition”:false,”authors”:[{“id”:1586,”name”:{“display”:”Hana Ames”,”first”:”Hana”,”last”:”Ames”},”userLogin”:”hames”,”links”:{“website”:”http://www.hrawriting.com”,”facebook”:”www.facebook.com/hrawriting”,”linkedin”:””,”twitter”:”hrawriting”,”instagram”:””,”tiktok”:””},”link”:”/authors/hana-ames”,”type”:{“value”:”author”,”label”:”Author”},”nid”:””,”specialties”:[],”guestTitle”:””,”bio”:{“text”:”[]Hana is a freelance writer from the United Kingdom. She’s a graduate of The University of Bedfordshire, with a degree in English. She writes on a wide variety of topics, but most extensively on health and wellness. She loves researching new topics and learning new things.
[]Minimally processed, whole foods — including brightly colored fruits and vegetables, healthy fats, and lean proteins — may help relieve inflammation and other symptoms that lead to joint pain.
[]Inflammation is a common cause of joint pain that may occur as a symptom of arthritis and other joint conditions.
[]Eating foods that help reduce inflammation may improve joint pain. Following a nutrient-rich, anti-inflammatory diet may also have other health benefits, such as improving heart health.
[]This article looks at whether diet can help reduce joint pain and some popular diets for joint pain. It also examines foods that may help improve joint pain and foods to avoid.
[]Researchers have found that what people eat can affect their joint health. In one survey study of 217 people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic condition that causes joint pain, 24% reported that their diet affected their symptoms.
[]A 2023 study that looked at dietary approaches to improving symptoms of osteoarthritis, such as joint pain and inflammation, suggests that certain diet patterns can improve joint symptoms.
[]The study supports other research that suggests a diet including high volumes of the following foods may help relieve joint pain:
[]These and other foods that contain anti-inflammatory properties, such as antioxidants and phytochemicals, may help reduce joint pain and slow the activity of some diseases that can cause joint pain.
[]Eating a diet high in nutrients and low in processed foods, trans fats, and added sugars may also help a person reach or maintain a moderate weight. Maintaining a moderate weight can help relieve strain and wear on joints, which may help reduce joint pain.
[]Various studies focus on the effects of specific nutrients and compounds on joint pain and inflammation. However, these studies have typically produced mixed results.
[]This has led some researchers to take a broader approach and focus on how complete and varied diets, rather than single foods or nutrients, affect inflammation and joint pain.
[]The following diets may be beneficial to joint health:
[]
The Mediterranean diet
[]
The DASH diet
[]The diet restricts salt, sugar, fats, and red meat. Researchers have found the DASH diet may help improve and reduce the risk of gout, a type of arthritis that typically causes pain in the joint of the big toe.
[]Fruits and vegetables contain potent antioxidants and vitamins that may help reduce inflammation.
[]Antioxidants, such as the compound anthocyanin in red, purple, and blue fruits, help to neutralize free radicals, which are the unstable molecules that cause cell damage and inflammation.
[]Fruits and vegetables also provide fiber, which may reduce joint pain and improve joint health. Fiber could reduce an inflammation marker in the blood called C-reactive protein (CRP).
[]Fruits and vegetables that may help reduce joint pain include:
- berries, such as strawberries, cherries, blueberries, and raspberries
- citrus fruits, such as oranges, grapefruits, and limes
- leafy green vegetables, such as spinach, lettuce, kale, and cabbage
- broccoli
[]Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are healthy fats. Healthy fats can help reduce levels of CRP and interleukin-6, another protein that contributes to inflammation.
[]Research has found that healthy fats may benefit people with inflammatory diseases that affect the joints, such as RA.
[]Healthy fats that may help improve joint pain include:
- oils, including olive, walnut, and avocado
- nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, and pistachios
- avocados
- oily fish, such as salmon, sardines, and tuna
[]Various protein sources have properties that may help reduce inflammation and improve joint pain. These include:
- Oily fish: Fatty or oily fish contain omega-3 fatty acids, which help mediate inflammatory responses in the body. Research has found that omega-3 fatty acids could help relieve pain and improve joint function in people with osteoarthritis.
- Poultry: Poultry, such as chicken, is also a source of omega-3 fatty acids, and may help reduce inflammation that leads to joint pain.
- Nuts: Nuts contain protein and healthy fats. Various studies have found that eating nuts may lower inflammation, which could improve joint pain.
- Beans: Beans, such as kidney beans, pinto beans, and red beans, contain protein, fiber, and antioxidants. Eating beans may help reduce CRP levels, lower inflammation, and improve joint pain.
[]Whole grains may have anti-inflammatory benefits that help improve joint symptoms. Whole grains are rich in fiber, which may help reduce inflammation and help individuals maintain a moderate weight.
[]Whole grain foods that could help promote joint health include:
- brown rice
- quinoa
- whole wheat flour
- bulgar
- oatmeal
[]Researchers have found conflicting evidence on how dairy affects inflammation and joint pain.
[]However, some of the studies in the review found that dairy contributed to higher levels of inflammation, which could cause or worsen joint pain. The researchers suggest these effects may be due to other factors, such as chronic inflammation from obesity, and saturated fat in high fat dairy products.
[]Dairy products like milk, yogurt, and cheese are rich in vitamin D, calcium, and proteins that promote bone and muscle health. Healthy bones and muscles could help improve painful joint symptoms in people with arthritis.
[]Dairy alternatives for people with a sensitivity or allergy to cow’s milk include:
- almond milk
- oat milk
- soy milk
- rice milk
[]Certain foods may worsen inflammation and cause or worsen joint pain. These include:
- High sodium foods: Eating excessive amounts of foods high in salt could worsen symptoms of joint diseases, such as RA.
- Trans and saturated fats: These fats may increase inflammation and make it harder to maintain a moderate weight, which could affect joint health.
- Added sugar: Excessive consumption of sugar-sweetened foods and beverages can contribute to inflammation, increase the risk of joint diseases like RA, and lead to weight gain.
- Refined carbohydrates: Foods high in refined carbohydrates, such as white bread and various baked goods, could increase inflammation and affect weight management.
- Processed and red meats: Red and processed meats could trigger inflammation and worsen symptoms of joint diseases.
[]Various foods contain antioxidants, specific vitamins, fiber, and other properties that can help improve inflammatory joint pain.
[]Including fruits and vegetables, healthy fats, specific protein sources, and whole grains in the diet may help reduce inflammation and joint pain.
[]Dietary approaches such as the Mediterranean and DASH diets provide helpful guidelines for joint-healthy eating.
[]Excessive amounts of red and processed meats, foods high in salt, trans and saturated fats, added sugar, and refined carbohydrates may contribute to inflammation and joint pain.
How we reviewed this article:
Medical News Today has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. We only use quality, credible sources to ensure content accuracy and integrity. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy.
- Alwarith J, et al. (2019). Nutrition interventions in rheumatoid arthritis: The potential use of plant-based diets. A review.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6746966/ - Bordoni A, et al. (2017). Dairy products and inflammation: A review of the clinical evidence.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10408398.2014.967385 - Buck AN, et al. (2023). Evidence-based dietary practices to improve osteoarthritis symptoms: An umbrella review.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10347206/ - Can increasing fiber reduce inflammation? (n.d.).
https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/nutrition/anti-inflammatory/increasing-fiber - Dai Z, et al. (2018). Dietary intake of fiber in relation to knee pain trajectories.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5447491/ - Deng W, et al. (2023). Effect of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids supplementation for patients with osteoarthritis: A meta-analysis.
https://josr-online.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13018-023-03855-w - Eat right for your type of arthritis. (2021).
https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/nutrition/healthy-eating/eat-right-for-your-type-of-arthritis - Fats and oils to avoid. (n.d.).
https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/nutrition/foods-to-limit/fats-and-oils - Get the facts: Sugar-sweetened beverages and consumption. (2022).
https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/data-statistics/sugar-sweetened-beverages-intake.html - Gioia C., et al. (2020). Dietary habits and nutrition in rheumatoid arthritis: Can diet influence disease development and clinical manifestations?
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/5/1456 - Is dairy arthritis-friendly? (n.d.).
https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/nutrition/healthy-eating/dairy-and-inflammation - Jung SM, et al. (2019). Sodium chloride aggravates arthritis via Th17 polarization.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6298894/ - Philippou E, et al. (2018). Are we really what we eat? Nutrition and its role in the onset of rheumatoid arthritis.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1568997218302106?via%3Dihub - Radzikowska U, et al. (2019). The influence of dietary fatty acids on immune responses.
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/12/2990 - Rai SK, et al. (2017). The dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) diet, Western diet, and risk of gout in men: Prospective cohort study.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5423545/ - Schönenberger KA, et al. (2021). Effect of anti-inflammatory diets on pain in rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8706441/ - Tedeschi SK, et al. (2017). Diet and rheumatoid arthritis symptoms: survey results from a rheumatoid arthritis registry.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28217907/ - Thoma S, et al. (2018). What is the evidence for a role for diet and nutrition in osteoarthritis?
https://academic.oup.com/rheumatology/article/57/suppl_4/iv61/4975692 - The ultimate arthritis diet. (n.d.).
https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/nutrition/anti-inflammatory/the-ultimate-arthritis-diet - Winkvist A, et al. (2018). A randomized controlled cross-over trial investigating the effect of anti-inflammatory diet on disease activity and quality of life in rheumatoid arthritis: The anti-inflammatory diet in rheumatoid arthritis (ADIRA) study protocol.
https://nutritionj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12937-018-0354-x - You have arthritis: How much protein do you really need? (2023).
https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/nutrition/healthy-eating/protein-sources
© 2024 Healthline Media UK Ltd, Brighton, UK. All rights reserved. MNT is the registered trade mark of Healthline Media. Healthline Media is an RVO Health Company. Any medical information published on this website is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice and you should not take any action before consulting with a healthcare professional. See additional information. { if (window.afterMPD) { /* Defer preamp rendering until we have injected all MPDs as those */ /* need to be in the DOM for Preamp to inject into. */ afterMPD(done); clearInterval(interval); } },500) }, } }; /* eslint-disable-next-line no-underscore-dangle */ window._Cohesion = { k: ‘cohesion’, tagular: tagularConfigs, preamp: preampConfigs }; window._Tagular = { k: ‘tagular’ }; window._Preamp = { k: ‘preamp’, start: new Date(), docReady: true }; window._Fuse = { k: ‘fuse’, docReady: false }; window.tagular = tagular; window.preamp = preamp; window.fuse = () => {}; window.cohesion = cohesion; ]]>[]
Certain foods, such as fruits and vegetables and healthy fats may help lower inflammation and reduce joint pain. Read about foods and popular diets here.
