11 Foods to Try to Ease Arthritis Pain

9. Garlic

Garlic, onions and leeks contain diallyl disulfide that may block enzymes that damage cartilage. They also contain an antioxidant quercetin. Researchers believe that quercetin may relieve inflammation. Garlic also fights infection.

Garlic’s effectiveness is the same whether you use raw garlic, powdered supplement, or an aged supplement. You need about 4 cloves a day and that much can have side effects like upset stomach. The biggest benefit to aged garlic is that you won’t be breathing and sweating garlic.

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