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May 13, 2008
 
Smart Tip: Papaya For Your Knees
by Anna Donaldson

2008-05-13 05:36:18.0
 

A Papaya A Day Could Keep The Knee Replacements Away. Fruits Like Papayas, Oranges And Apricots Are Extremely High In Vitamin-C, Which Is Now Being Linked To A Decreased Risk Of Osteoarthritis. In An Australian Study, M-R-I Scans Proved That People Who Consumed Vitamin-C And Antioxidant Rich Fruits Experienced Significantly Less Wear And Tear On Their Knees Than People Who Did Not. Antioxidants Prevent Cartilage Damage, Which Vitamin-C Strengthens Bones.

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