Overweight and knees

As people gain weight and reach overweight and obese levels, the load placed on the joints such as the knee also increases, which increases stress and could possibly hasten the breakdown of cartilage that cushions the joints more quickly.

"For every pound of body weight you gain, your knees gain three pounds of added stress; for hips, each pound translates into six times the pressure on the joints," an article on the Arthritis Today concurs.

Easing the pressure on joints by shedding extra pounds can also reduce pain in osteoarthritis-affected joints, which will help you feel and move much better.
Control your weight: lose one pound, and that’s four pounds of pressure off each knee….

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Mrs Shilpa Mittal Nutritionist and Diet Consultant Founder Shilpsnutrilife - Diet and lifestylemakeover