If you suffer from chronic pain, it's time to go green for pain relief! In this Health Smarts video, Mike Clark DPT, reveals how vitamin K in dark leafy greens like spinach may help relieve pain from osteoarthritis.
Read Transcript
Hi, I'm Dr. Clark. Leafy green veggies like spinach or arugula salad provide a healthy jolt of vitamin K. A nutrient with potential pain soothing properties according to some research. Vitamin K also helps maintain strong bones and healthy joints. In one study older adults with ample blood levels of Vitamin K were less likely to develop osteoarthritis compared to a controled group.
You can get all the K you need from dark leafy greens. A couple of raw spinach has 145 micro grams which is 132% of what you need for the day, but be careful. Vitamin K also helps with blood clotting, so if you're taking blood thinners check with your doctor before boosting your vitamin K intake. Make sure to work in leafy greens everyday and you'll keep the pain at bay.
For more ways to nurse your health, watch all our smart tips right here.
Mike Clark, DPT is CEO of the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). He is a noted lecturer, author and is entering his 11th season as physical therapist for the NBA’s Phoenix Suns.
33:37
