LEVELS – Metabolic Insights

How metabolic health affects your joints

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Diet and lifestyle matter more to your joints than you might think. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Howard Luks explains the link and what you can do about it.

ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS

  • The factors that can cause joint and tendon problems aren't limited to the traditional scapegoats like overuse—research shows metabolic health plays a significant role.
  • Cholesterol deposits can affect tendons just as they do arteries: buildup can weaken their structure and increase injury risk.
  • Inflammation is another culprit and can be driven by those lipid issues or by other mechanisms.
  • The good news is that the diet and lifestyle choices you make can help keep your joints and tendons healthy as you age.

    • Author: Howard Luks, MD

    Link to article: https://www.levelshealth.com/blog/metabolic-health-joints-diet-fitness


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