14 DAY TRIAL // An investigation carried out by a team of Swedish researchers has shown that, on average, people who eat oily fish at least once a week are roughly 52% less likely to fall victims to arthritis at some point in their lives.
Sources say that, as far as researchers could tell, the fish species whose regular consumption halves arthritis risk are salmon, mackerel, trout, sardines and herring.
In order for lean fish, i.e. cod or plaice, to have the same effect on a person's wellbeing, one would have to consume about four portions on a weekly basis.
The specialists explain oily fish are this effective in terms of keeping arthritis at bay due to the fact that they have an elevated omega-3 fatty acids content.
It is believed omega-3 fatty acids block the body's response to inflammation, thus keeping joints free from pain and swelling.