Dietary antioxidants 'could help to reduce hip osteoarthritis risk'

A new study has indicated that eating foods rich in antioxidants could be an effective means of reducing a person's risk of developing hiposteoarthritis. Conducted by researchers at Monash University and the University of Melbourne in Australia, the study offers insights into a potential new method for people to improve their hip joint health through simple lifestyle alterations. The study findings In order to examine the relationship between dietary antioxidants and early hip structural abnormalities, the team enrolled 214 participants without diagnosed hip osteoarthritis.They underwent magnetic resonance imaging scans to look for signs of femoral head cartilage defects and bone marrow lesions, while their intake of antioxidant vitamins and food sources were estimated from a questionnaire. Results published in the Journal of Rheumatology showed that higher consumption of the carotenoids found in many vegetables was associated with a reduced risk of both hip cartilage defects and bone marrow lesions. Meanwhile, a greater intake of vitamin E - found in plentiful supply in nuts, seeds, vegetable oils, green leafy vegetables and fortified cereals - was associated with a reduced risk of hip cartilage defects. A new role of antioxidants Although a base of evidence exists showing the beneficial effect of dietary antioxidants can have on knee joint health, it was previously unknown whether the same impact would be seen on the hip. As such, this research provides further support ...
Source: Arthritis Research UK - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news