How osteoarthritis and caffeine are associated

Subversive is a recent study of its effect on osteoarthritis. Her findings, published in BMC Medicine, indicate that the highest levels of caffeine in the blood are associated with a lower risk of obesity and therefore osteoarthritis. Researchers’ conclusion, however, contrasts with that of previous studies that stressed that caffeine is harmful to bone and cartilage health. “Osteoarthritis is a chronic, degenerative joint disease, characterized by cartilage decay or destruction, resulting in bone contact and inflammation. Its rates have increased alongside those of obesity, which today affects nearly 1 billion people worldwide. This is because on the one hand the weight strains and destroys the joints and on the other because fat creates inflammation,” explains Surgeon Orthopedic, head of the Department of Reconstructive & Minimum Invasive Surgery Ischio – Knee of Osteon Orthopedic & Spine Clinic Dr. Basil Sakellariou. “The relationship between caffeine and osteoarthritis is complex and several studies have investigated both the potential benefits and risks. On the one hand, it has been found that caffeine consumption increases the risk of osteoarthritis because it causes calcium malabsorption and decreases bone density. These effects may contribute to the progression of joint degeneration in people with osteoarthritis. On the other hand, studies have been carried out showing the benefits of caffeine. It has been found to have anti-inflammatory properties that could offer therapeutic benefits to patients. In addition, her analgesic properties may provide temporary relief from pain, improving their quality of life. Its indirect benefits concern its effect on metabolism. It is known to stimulate the central nervous system and increase metabolic rate, helping to manage weight. Some research suggests that caffeine can enhance fat oxidation and thermogenesis, processes that contribute to calorie burning and may contribute to weight loss efforts. However, the high intake of caffeine, especially in the form of soft drinks or calories, can contribute to excessive calorie intake and weight gain,” explains the Director of Orthopedic Clinic at the Medical Center of Athens (Marousi), with the special object of Reconstitutional Adult Surgery & Large Arthrosis Surgery Dr. Since caffeine is widely consumed, scientists from Imperial College, London and the University of Copenhagen decided to resolve its relationship with obesity and osteoarthritis. They conducted a study and found that high levels of caffeine in the blood (plasma caffeine) for a long time, affected by consumption and genetically controlled metabolism, may help protect the body from both obesity and joint disease. They stressed, however, that the consumption of more caffeine does not involve a high level of plasma caffeine, because its metabolism rate varies from person to person. As far as the opposite findings are concerned, researchers claim that they have investigated the levels of caffeine in the blood in their study and were not satisfied with the recorded behaviors of caffeine consumption. “Osteoarthritis worsens faster and is more severe in overweight and obese people. As long as one considers that excesses of 10 kg exercise an extra 15 to 50 kg of pressure on the knees, which increases significantly when saddles are raised or make a deep seat to lift a heavy object. Additional pressure at certain points of the knee can also be exerted by poor alignment of the lower limb joints, which often coexist. Losing excess weight may correct some symptoms of osteoarthritis. With only 10% reduction in body weight halves the pain of arthritis, while the loss of 20% of it can further reduce the pain of arthritis by 25% or more. If weight loss is not achieved, people who are overweight or obese are more likely to need hip or knee replacement. In order to decide, however, the patient should be subject to surgical joint replacement (arthroloplasty) all conservative methods of withdrawal of symptoms should be exhausted. The good news is that total artholiplasty today is carried out with minimal invasive methods and using digital navigation, which guides the surgeon, with an accuracy of millimetres, to place the appropriate implant in the right position. state-of-the-art machinery and sophisticated non-invasive surgical methods ensure that the patient is immediately mobilised, less surgical trauma and minimize bleeding, reduce post-operative pain and the possibility of complications. With regard to the intake of caffeine from people with osteoarthritis who have to lose weight, it is good to focus on the consumption of beverages and beverages containing it carefully, taking into account the potential effects. While moderate intake of caffeine may offer some benefits, excessive or glucose dependence on caffeine can exacerbate metabolic problems and obesity, potentially aggravating the symptoms of osteoarthritis. It is vital for patients to adopt a holistic approach, including balanced nutritional choices, regular physical activity and personalized medical guidance for the management of osteoarthritis”, he concludes.