There isn’t a specific diet for osteoarthritis, but certain compounds seem to target the joints more than others. Recent research has returned some welcome results on how a few common protective vitamins can directly impact your skeleton, with benefits ranging from fewer bone marrow lesions to a stronger bone and joint network.
These findings are good news for OA patients who want some more control over their disease management. But while a dietary shift may be an easy and safe route to better bone health, it’s not a cure-all – and in some cases, increasing your vitamins can work against you.
Vitamin K is making the most headlines in respect to OA treatment, given there seems to be a pretty powerful link between this vitamin and symptoms. A 2006 study found that adequate vitamin K levels were associated with less visual evidence of OA,