Arthritis is a broad term used to describe over 100 types of diseases that cause joint pain or joint disease. This was shared by the Arthritis Foundation, which informed that arthritis usually manifests as swelling, pain, stiffness and low range of motion in the joints. Talking to the team of OnlyMyHealth, Dr (Prof) Anil Arora, Vice Chairman and Head, Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement Surgery, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj, said, “There can be many reasons which influence your risk of joint inflammation, such as age-related changes, infection, and injury.”
To combat arthritis inflammation, a recent study revealed how the Moringa flower might just be the thing you need.
Benefits Of Moringa Flower For Arthritis
According to the study published in the Journal Of King Saud University, dietary supplements of Moringa exhibited a significant reduction in arthritic inflammation and risk factors that can worsen the symptoms of the disease. Here’s what the research found:
- Leaves and seed oil of the Moringa flower are rich in antioxidants and unsaturated fatty acids and hence are anti-inflammatory and antiarthritic.
- Including Moringa leaves in daily diet has a positive effect on reducing body weight, as they contain a high fibre content, which keeps the digestive system in check. This can help you prevent obesity, a major risk factor for arthritis, which also has the potential to exacerbate symptoms of inflammation.
- Moringa leaves can also help you keep your blood sugar and cholesterol levels in check, further preventing obesity.
- Moringa leaf extracts contain terpenoids which help to improve the immune system and keep risk factors of arthritis at bay.
Natural remedies like Moringa serve as an important tool in the fight against arthritis that has been plaguing a significant portion of the world’s population. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), almost 528 million people have been suffering from osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis. WHO also shared that as of 2019, 18 million people were living with rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune condition, globally.
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In conclusion, while moringa flower has proven benefits of being your ally against arthritis, it is important for you to understand, that natural remedies are not the end to your treatment against this debilitating disease. Dr Arora concluded that a diet rich in protein and calcium, and exercise also play a crucial role in helping you maintain a healthy body weight which helps in managing the symptoms and reducing the risk of arthritis.
