Eating okra, pork shank helps increase fat for bones and joints?

So should I eat okra, pork leg regularly to increase the grease for joints? What more should I do to ease my joint pain? (Bui Hanh, 42 years old, Dong Nai)

Reply:

Viscous foods such as okra, snails or pork loin are said to increase mucus and collagen in the joints. Therefore, many people tell each other when they have dry joints, joint pain, they should eat these foods as much as possible. However, this is not true.

Normally, any food that is put into the body is only partially absorbed and the rest will be excreted. As for the part to be absorbed by the body, they will have to go through a rigorous metabolism, be broken down by the components in the stomach into the smallest molecules for absorption through the intestines, and then put into the “store”. “. From here, the new body distributes to the organs or parts that are in need of nutrients.

The joints have healthy and smooth operation or not thanks to the healthy, smooth cartilage structure and the quality of synovial fluid secreted by the synovial membrane. This means that the viscosity and quality of the synovial fluid is due to the protection and normal functioning of the synovial membrane, and not to the slime of okra, snails or the nutrition of the pig’s feet. come to match. Not to mention, if you eat these foods too much every day, they are not healthy, for example, eating pork shank every day will increase blood cholesterol, gain weight, put pressure on bones and joints and cause joint pain. the more severe.

If we want to improve the quality of mucus and maintain healthy joints for a long time, we need to eat a variety of foods to meet the four essential groups of the body, including: lipids, glucid, protid, vitamins & minerals, and at the same time limit greasy, high sugar foods and stay away from alcohol and other stimulant-containing drinks.

At the same time, patients can supplement with nutrients that have been clinically proven to help protect and regenerate synovial membranes and joint cartilage, increase lubricant quality, fight inflammation, reduce pain and help joints function smoothly. such as: Eggshell Membrane, Undenatured Collagen Type 2, Collagen Peptide, Turmeric Root, Chondroitin Sulfate… In which, Undenatured Collagen Type 2 is the ingredient that accounts for 70% of the dry weight of articular cartilage, so the body It is very necessary to supplement this material to restore and regenerate joint cartilage, keeping joint cartilage healthy and smooth.

In addition to a balanced diet and supplementing with good nutrients for joints, each person needs to pay attention to building a scientific and healthy lifestyle. Scientific living regimen, meeting three factors: moderate physical exercise (minimum 30 minutes/day, 5 days/week); Getting enough sleep (7-9 hours/day) and good stress management will be good for the secretion of mucus in the joints.

In the case of reader Bui Hanh, if the knee joint is dry and painful due to prolonged osteoarthritis, you need to go to the hospital for a thorough examination for advice on an appropriate treatment regimen. Okra, pork shank should only be added in moderation like normal foods, because they do not have the effect of increasing joint fluid and reducing joint pain as many people think.

TS.BS Tang Ha Nam Anh
Director of Orthopedic Trauma Center, Tam Anh General Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City