10. Tea

All varieties of tea have anti-inflammatory properties to them that can be quite beneficial if you are suffering from arthritis. They are also packed with antioxidants that prevent slow damage to your healthy cells that is caused by free radicals.

Green tea has a specific polyphenol that is known to protect the cartilage and bones, which are both essential structures of the joint. The epigallocatechin 3-gallate (EGCG) is a powerful antioxidant more potent than vitamin C and vitamin E.

Tea has been quite effective that there are teas specifically made for patients with arthritis. These are made with mostly green tea and white tea along with natural flavoring.

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