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Hi there,

I have a question regarding foods for Achy Joints. I am trying to incorporate Olympic Style lifting into my fitness routine but I am getting some pain in my knees and my wrist after vigorous workouts (heavy squads, heavy cleans bother my wrist). I am 39, male, 5.10, 180 lbs, over a year on Paleo. Are there any foods that can help alleviate these symptoms or even better - strengthen my joints. I do ice my knees and wrist after workout and I am aware about joint supplements which unfortunately do not help.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks.

flag	asked Sep 12 at 20:20 DinoStake 71●4

	I don't have any advice on a particular food, but when I was having aches in my knees I started taking glucosamine chondroitin -- and I think it's really helped. – Ruth Sep 12 at 20:53
	Do you drink booze? – Alvaro Sep 12 at 21:26
	I don't really drink. Maybe once a month. – DinoStake Sep 12 at 21:59

Leea · Accepted Answer · 2012-09-12 21:37:49Z UTC

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Wrist pain is VERY common in beginner lifters...it's likely a mobility issue and you will notice in time that it subsides. Check out www.mobilitywod.com for tips on improving your mobility and about icing! Personally, I find that fish oil is a huge help, and obviously avoiding grains which will only flare up inflammation if you are lifting heavy. Keep on lifting :)

answered Sep 12 at 21:37

Leea
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Thanks for the link, will definitely work on mobility issues. – DinoStake Sep 12 at 22:07

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I would agree with Leea. It is just common but a good trainer mitigates the damage. However, I found that joint pain and DOMS diminished greatly when I gave up dairy products (except butter), almost overnight. – Laurie D. Sep 12 at 23:04

Laina · Answer 2 · 2012-09-12 20:51:30Z UTC

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The center of the pineapple is supposed to be excellent for joint problems. If you can blend it up in a smoothie with a Vitamix or something it's great.

answered Sep 12 at 20:51

Laina
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Yes, it contains bromelain, a protease found to decrease inflammation. – Dan Sep 12 at 22:56

Dan · Answer 3 · 2012-09-12 20:57:08Z UTC

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I find gelatin to be helpful for joint pain. I dissolve a tablespoon of unflavored beef gelatin in my coffee every morning. Over a couple months it has definitely helped.

Of course broths are a great source too, but I find I get better consistency with my coffee routine.

answered Sep 12 at 20:57

Dan
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	Can I ask where do you get this gelatin and whether it affects the taste of the coffee? – DinoStake Sep 12 at 22:01
	Great Lakes, as suggested in another thread, works well. amazon.com/… / greatlakesgelatin.com/storefront. I also add it to my coffee. It doesn't affect the flavor of the but it can clump when the coffee starts to cool down. I find that adding coconut oil helps...and is also a nice addition to the coffee itself. Good luck! – Melo Sep 12 at 23:30
	Do you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis or just occasional join pain? I'm curious if gelatins really work for autoimmue issues like RA rather than ostroarthritis. – Mambo Sep 13 at 19:43
	You can make your own beef stock, which has all the benefits of gelatin, but is more potent and has all kinds of extra goodness - and tastes great. Plenty of instructables online. – Wisper Sep 15 at 19:01

Kathleen · Answer 4 · 2012-09-13 01:43:48Z UTC

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The nightshade vegetables - potato, tomato, eggplant, and peppers - can cause achy joints. Gelatin (powdered or homemade bone broth) can help.

answered Sep 13 at 1:43

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whoreball · Answer 5 · 2012-09-12 20:32:32Z UTC

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Are you stretching before and after your workouts? Your wrists? Are you sure your form is right? I'm not sure you should be experiencing pain.

answered Sep 12 at 20:32

whoreball
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Iam stretching, it is only one wrist that I have a problem with. I am also working on my form but it is hard to keep elbows up after a clean holding weight on the shoulders. – DinoStake Sep 12 at 22:04

Janknitz · Answer 6 · 2012-09-12 21:09:11Z UTC

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If you're really grain free, it may be some foods that are still having an inflammatory effect. I've heard egg yolks and nightshades (tomatoes, eggplant) might be culprits. You might try to eliminate them and see if it helps.

If you still eat any grains, start there.

answered Sep 12 at 21:09

Janknitz
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Actually, it will be egg whites, right, and nightshades. Plus dairy and legumes. And perhaps soy. As far as grains go, most people seem to tolerate white rice real well: it's a filler that's non-allergenic to many people -- not all, but definitely the least egregious offender among the grain variety. – Mambo Sep 13 at 19:45

Vern · Answer 7 · 2012-09-12 20:49:03Z UTC

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Do you take an Omega-3 supplement?

answered Sep 12 at 20:49

Vern
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Just the fish oil... 3-4 times a week. – DinoStake Sep 12 at 22:05

Josh M · Answer 8 · 2012-09-13 14:11:37Z UTC

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Turmeric with a little black pepper (this increases the anti inflammatory benefits of Turmeric), drink bone broth.

answered Sep 13 at 14:11

Josh M
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Diane · Answer 9 · 2012-09-13 15:18:58Z UTC

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Be sure to balance your fats so that you are getting enough of the O3 fats. Your pains could be from inflammation due to diet or they could just be that your muscle strength is greater than your tendon and ligament strength.

answered Sep 13 at 15:18

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PlantGirl · Answer 10 · 2012-09-13 19:06:31Z UTC

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I have heard calcium is important for joint pain. It worked for me (so far, hasn't been long). Let me know how this goes.

answered Sep 13 at 19:06

PlantGirl
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Mark · Answer 11 · 2012-09-15 09:44:37Z UTC

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You could try curcuminoids or cissus. Sometimes uric acid can cause inflammation but not to the level of full blown gout. Denatured PUFAS also cause problems sometimes.

answered Sep 15 at 9:44

Mark
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