Joint Pain
At all stages of our lives, the necessary nutrients in seafood benefit us in one way or another. The anti-inflammatory effects of seafood can be particularly beneficial to people who suffer from an autoimmune disease. Autoimmune diseases cause the immune system to crash and attack healthy body tissues. Chronic pain from inflammation is a known symptom. Eating seafood frequently can help to manage inflammation and joint pain. It has also been known to ease the symptoms of arthritis.
Studies show that omega-3 may ease tender joints and reduce morning stiffness in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers credit these benefits to the combination of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids, both of which have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects.
Through several studies, these fatty acids have been linked to reducing the pain and inflammation for patients who have lupus, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease. Though an omega-3 rich diet does not seem to slow the progression of autoimmune disorders, it can reduce your discomfort.
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I found this article to be very informative. While living in the Virgin Islands I did eat a lot of fresh fish but when I had to return stateside due to PTSD and other medical problems, I developed more depression. Then I lost my Mom and fell in to even deeper depression. Knowing that Omega-3’s and vitamin D can be essential to my health, is wonderful. I also have osteoarthritis and did not know that fish oil may help with the inflammation! Yes, I am a mess! Thank you for this article.
I have loved seafood for as long as I can remember. seafood was considered poor mans food. Songs were written about it In Ireland it was about the fishmonger Molly Malone. selling her live shellfish with the cry alive, alive, O and how one can hear her ghost still crying out selling her wares on the streets of Dublin. It was in Ireland I had the best fish chowder I ever had. being an island, fish are plentiful. the one thing that kept many from starving in the potato famine. at one time fish was the cheapest thing you could buy to feed your family. Many times I caught perch in the Detroit River for dinner.. These were times when we never knew who would be sitting at our table for dinner. People today don’t know Hungar. even the poorest can get food when needed. The problem is that fish are almost never fresh anymore. learn to recognize the signs that they have been frozen many times. so many people have never tasted fresh fish. the main problem is that it must be transported. the suppliers must find ways to keep their fish from damage. prepackaging doesn’t allow you to inspect it before you buy it. the result is that it gets tossed away and wasted. find good sources you can trust to have fresh fish. its worth the extra you will pay. better for you as well.———- I, Grampa