Arthritis is a common condition that can affect people of all ages, according to the NHS. But you could lower your chances of developing painful arthritis symptoms by regularly eating cayenne, it’s been claimed.
Arthritis pain can lead to a number of debilitating symptoms that patients will want to try and avoid.
The condition can make life more difficult when carrying out simply, everyday tasks.
But, just some simple lifestyle changes could go a long way in helping to prevent arthritis symptoms from flaring up.
One of the easiest ways to lower your risk of painful joints is to regularly add cayenne to your dinner.
READ MORE: Rheumatoid arthritis treatment – the essential oil to reduce pain
“One easy way to incorporate anti-inflammatories into your diet is through the use of spices,” said medical website Healthline.
“Cayenne and other hot chili peppers have been praised for their health benefits since ancient times.
“All chili peppers contain natural compounds called capsaicinoids. These are what give the spicy fruit its anti-inflammatory properties.
“Chili pepper is widely considered to be a powerful anti-inflammatory spice, so be sure to include a dash in your next dish. It has long been used as a digestive aid as well, so that’s an added benefit.”
Meanwhile, you could also lower your risk of arthritis pain by eating more turmeric.
Turmeric could relieve your arthritis symptoms due to its active ingredient, curcumin, scientists have revealed.
Curcumin protects against swelling and inflammation by blocking certain enzymes.
All arthritis patients should consider adding turmeric to their diet, but osteoarthritis patients are more likely to feel the benefits, said the Arthritis Foundation.
Common arthritis symptoms include joint pain, inflammation, and restricted movement.
There are two key types of arthritis in the UK; osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis to be diagnosed in the UK – around nine million people are believed to have osteoarthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis, meanwhile, is an auto-immune disease that has been diagnosed in about 400,000 individuals.