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Decaffeinated coffee and tea advice
I have osteoarthritis and have had both hips and part of one knee replaced. I see coffee and tea are bad for me. Is decaffeinated coffee & tea also bad?
( 4 Apr 2008)
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Coffee and Tea in Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent form of arthritis. It is also known as degenerative arthritis wherein the joint cartilage is softened and there is vascular congestion, new growth of cartilage and bone at the joint margin. It is not necessarily age related disorder. It results from past load impact injuries or from constant wear and tear. Inflammation may occur. The early stage of the disease is marked by stiffness usually stiffness upon arising from the chair or after standing which progresses to generalized soreness. For osteoarthritis, it is essential to maintain a normal body weight and reduce obesity. Apart from these antioxidants are provided that can help in reducing the prevalence of osteoartritis.Thus intake of Vitamin C, Vitamin E and beta carotene can be useful in preventing the onset of osteoarthritis. It is necessary to have good amounts of Calcium and Vitamin D which are associated with lower levels of osteo arthritis.
Exercise is also important in order to maintain the flexibility and conditioning and to protect the joints. Apart from exercise needs to be done to reduce obesity and maintain an ideal body weight. Non loading aerobic (swimming), weight bearing exercises have been shown to reduce the symptoms, increase the mobility and lessen the damage from osteoarthritis.
Tea and coffee is not recommended as it is calciuric leading to presence of calcium in the urine. The caffeine present in tea and coffee should be avoided. Decaffeination is the removal of caffeine from the tea and coffee through various methods. In patients suffering from osteoarthritis it is advisable to replace coffee and tea with decaffeinated tea and coffee. However there is no specific evidence suggesting the intake of decaffeinated beverages. Considering the health effects of caffeine it is being considered to consume decaffeinated coffee and tea. Research is still going on in this topic and the reasons are yet to be discovered.
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answered by A V on 6 Jun 2008, 6:20:49
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