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Do you know eating fish can treat arthritis?

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Ever heard that eating fish can treat the arthritis? Well, it does because fish is a rich source of Omega-3 acids and it is believed to lessen the effect of Rheumatoid Arthritis.

In case if you don’t know, Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic systemic disease that affects your joints, connective tissues, muscle, tendons, and fibrous tissue.

As per a study, regular intake of fish oil supplements high in Omega 3 fatty acids relieve joint pain associated with arthritis as Omega 3s is known to interfere with immune cells called leukocytes and enzymes known as cytokines, which are both key players in the body’s inflammatory response. They help to tamp down inflammation in the body on a cellular level.

As fish consumption may lower inflammation related to rheumatoid arthritis disease activity, experts advice to eat fish at least one a week.

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