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4. Cherries and Berries
Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, currants – all these sweet bites are loaded with antioxidants called anthocyanidins, compounds responsible for the coloring their skins and flesh shades of red and purple. Research has shown that anthocyanidins can help lower the level of CRP (a key marker of inflammation), and in practice, reduce joint ache and swelling.
Organic berries are the best choices, since conventional berry growing involves a high amount of frightening pesticides. Blueberries and cherries are particularly helpful: their deep colors betray a huge concentration of anthocyanidins – more than any other natural ingredient, in fact.
Insomnia or sleep disturbance is common in those who have osteoarthritis, occurring in more than half of older people with arthritis.
