Can A Healthy Diet Help Alleviate Chronic Pain?

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New research indicates that a healthy, antioxidant-rich diet may help reduce pain. Image for illustration purposes
New research indicates that a healthy, antioxidant-rich diet may help reduce pain. Image for illustration purposes
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  • Recent research found that a higher-quality diet, rich in whole, nutrient-dense foods, might be linked to reduced pain levels, particularly among women. 
  • Participants’ body fat levels did not significantly influence this outcome, indicating that a healthy diet may directly and independently aid in managing chronic pain. 
  • Experts recommend adding antioxidant-rich foods to your diet and adopting a healthy lifestyle as part of a long-term approach to managing pain effectively.

A recent study published in Nutrition Research suggests that diet quality directly impacts pain levels and physical function, especially among women, regardless of body fat levels. 

Researchers examined data from the Whyalla Intergenerational Study of Health (WISH), which included information from 654 Australian adults ages 18 to 89. The majority were women (57%).

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