Use carbonated beverages, sugar harmful to the knee

Use carbonated beverages, sugar damaging knee

Carbonated beverages and sugar not only increases the risk of accelerated aging, obesity, but also more severe knee OA, even causing osteoarthritis. It was concluded from the research of scientists, doctors of the hospital Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston (USA).

In this study, the researchers studied the medical records of 2,149 patients diagnosed arthritis after an X-ray. In conducting the study, these patients have answered a questionnaire related to the frequency and amount of carbonated beverages, many of their daily route.

Scientists have marked the study period, tracking the development of arthritis patients after 12, 24, 36 and 48 months. The results showed that, after one week, carbonated drinks, sugar, the status of their arthritis is even more serious. The affected joints of patients with an average increase of about 0,29mm and 0,59mm increase in those who have used 5 times or more fizzy drinks, sugar (like soda) compared with those other.
The researchers also noted that the process of osteoarthritis will occur faster for men with modest weight, if the patient frequently used for carbonated drinks, sugar. Lead researcher, Dr Lu Bing said: "Our research shows that we can change your diet to prevent and fight disease knee OA. This is really significant for public health. "