High carbohydrate diet can make a person put on weight.
The extra weight can put a strain on the knees and logic dictates that over time this can cause knee problems due to excessive “wear and tear”.
So would a Low-Carbohydrate and Low-Fat Diet help to relieve Pain in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis.
Yes, low carb diet can indeed have positive effect on Knee pain.
A study testing the efficacy of two dietary interventions found that low carb diet can reduce pain intensity .
Reference
Pain Med. 2019 Mar 13. pii: pnz022. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnz022.
The Effect of Low-Carbohydrate and Low-Fat Diets on Pain in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis.
Strath LJ1, Jones CD1, Philip George A1, Lukens SL1, Morrison SA2, Soleymani T3, Locher JL4, Gower BA5, Sorge RE1.
Disclaimer: Please note- This blog is NOT medical advice. This blog is purely for information only. See your own doctor to discuss concerns and options relevant for you.