The Foundation for Arthritis in UK recommends the daily consumption of olive oil

The Foundation for Arthritis in UK recommends the daily consumption of olive oil

The Arthritis Foundation recommends that the daily consumption of olive oil in order to reduce inflammation in the joints which cause arthritis.The article refers to recent studies which show that extra virgin olive oil contains a high percentage of omega-3 oils which are responsible for the lowering of inflammation in joints, resulting in low swelling and joint pain. A daily dose of 2-3 spoonfuls is recommended.In addition, the article refers to the content of oleocanthal in olive oil, a natural substance which acts in a similar way to the chemical anti-inflammatory substances such as ibuprofen, without the unpleasant effects in health that pharmaceuticals can have from long-term use.

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