Pseudo-gout
In pseudo-gout, calcium pyrophosphate crystals are deposited in the joint cartilage and lead to a painful inflammation of the joint. To this day, it is not known why the calcium crystals are deposited in the cartilage. As a consequence of the pseudo-gout, arthrosis in the knee joint can develop, but hip arthrosis is also possible.
Pseudo-gout often occurs together with other metabolic diseases such as diabetes and gout. There is no special diet to alleviate the symptoms of pseudo-gout. It is important to reduce overweight and to eat a balanced diet.
Special nutrition for hip arthrosis
Besides regular exercise, proper nutrition is the second important pillar in the prevention and treatment of hip arthrosis. The first important rule of a correct diet for hip arthrosis is a healthy and balanced diet based on the recommendations of the food pyramid: The foods at the base should be eaten frequently, whereas the foods at the top should be eaten rarely. Vitamins, minerals and trace elements are also particularly important for the joints in order to maintain and support cartilage function.
Vitamin C supports the formation of collagen, an important component of cartilage and, as an antioxidant, also protects against oxidative stress, which is believed to play a role in various degenerative and inflammatory diseases. Other antioxidants include vitamins E and B2, zinc, selenium, copper and manganese. However, whether these antioxidants should be taken with food supplements is scientifically controversial.Zinc, manganese and copper are also considered nutrients for bones and connective tissue, as well as calcium and vitamins D and K. All these vitamins and trace elements are available as dietary supplements in various combinations from various manufacturers, and advice is available in pharmacies.
It is controversial whether dietary supplements are at all necessary for a healthy and balanced diet. But one thing is certain: the best diet will only help with cartilage damage if you move despite pain. Exercise helps the nutrients in the blood to be better released to the cartilage, as the cartilage functions almost like a sponge: Through movement it is squeezed out, and then it can soak itself up again.
